| 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 | $140.80 | 4.381% | $146.9684 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.97 | 11.704% | $70.34 | $70.34 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.50 | 3.413% | $26.3703 | $26.37 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.26 | 9.436% | $256.3648 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.60 | 11.567% | $63.1469 | $63.15 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.61 | 5.698% | $119.0265 | $119.03 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.74 | 13.228% | $197.8546 | $197.85 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.48 | $880.0715 | $880.07 | $880.05 | $880.10 | |