| 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 | $134.27 | 7.375% | $144.1724 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.73 | 12.172% | $9.7926 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.28 | 6.163% | $151.0487 | $151.05 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.34 | 10.445% | $262.1302 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.57 | 4.326% | $43.3683 | $43.37 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.65 | 4.866% | $260.7493 | $260.75 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.29 | 3.178% | $210.7823 | $210.78 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.13 | $1,082.0438 | $1,082.04 | $1,082.05 | $1,082.00 | |