| 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 | $135.47 | 3.375% | $140.0421 | $140.04 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.64 | 8.265% | $263.7768 | $263.78 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.27 | 5.235% | $87.6292 | $87.63 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.38 | 11.723% | $199.2915 | $199.29 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.48 | 13.822% | $246.4019 | $246.40 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.71 | 6.497% | $129.6175 | $129.62 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.58 | 5.468% | $98.697 | $98.70 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.53 | $1,165.4560 | $1,165.46 | $1,165.50 | $1,165.40 | |