| 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 | $136.84 | 4.374% | $142.8254 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.62 | 4.600% | $217.1705 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.68 | 11.173% | $221.9902 | $221.99 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.41 | 4.202% | $137.9739 | $137.97 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.74 | 8.620% | $38.8208 | $38.82 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.58 | 10.657% | $267.3252 | $267.33 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.78 | 11.690% | $259.992 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.65 | $1,286.0980 | $1,286.10 | $1,286.10 | $1,286.10 | |