| 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 | $135.26 | 4.119% | $140.8314 | $140.83 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.30 | 3.637% | $217.9486 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.26 | 13.828% | $206.3246 | $206.32 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.99 | 5.642% | $215.4991 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.99 | 8.678% | $202.1302 | $202.13 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.65 | 10.288% | $84.5358 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.92 | 9.545% | $11.9623 | $11.96 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.37 | $1,079.2320 | $1,079.23 | $1,079.25 | $1,079.10 | |