| 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 | $131.26 | 5.505% | $138.4859 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.58 | 9.490% | $33.482 | $33.48 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.46 | 7.634% | $164.0988 | $164.10 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.54 | 12.697% | $278.9702 | $278.97 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.30 | 5.638% | $99.6166 | $99.62 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.29 | 4.251% | $72.2355 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.95 | 5.311% | $247.4282 | $247.43 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.38 | $1,034.3172 | $1,034.33 | $1,034.35 | $1,034.30 | |