| 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 | $140.61 | 4.700% | $147.2187 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.66 | 3.212% | $35.7733 | $35.77 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.83 | 11.454% | $123.5245 | $123.52 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.48 | 5.687% | $137.9004 | $137.90 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.60 | 7.203% | $213.9772 | $213.98 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.96 | 13.305% | $52.075 | $52.08 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.93 | 13.652% | $276.0948 | $276.09 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.07 | $986.5639 | $986.56 | $986.55 | $986.60 | |