| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $138.30 | 3.195% | $142.7187 | $142.72 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.88 | 12.207% | $80.6544 | $80.65 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.57 | 7.210% | $243.9778 | $243.98 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.93 | 9.416% | $220.9437 | $220.94 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.26 | 6.505% | $113.1722 | $113.17 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.68 | 12.467% | $259.4389 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.58 | 11.867% | $123.7025 | $123.70 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.20 | $1,184.6082 | $1,184.60 | $1,184.60 | $1,184.60 | |