| 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 | $137.43 | 3.523% | $142.2717 | $142.27 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.57 | 10.649% | $178.7756 | $178.78 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.28 | 10.789% | $12.497 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.53 | 9.702% | $227.6646 | $227.66 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.30 | 13.430% | $211.3201 | $211.32 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.62 | 11.598% | $216.076 | $216.08 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.67 | 9.753% | $121.4636 | $121.46 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.40 | $1,110.0686 | $1,110.07 | $1,110.05 | $1,110.20 | |