| 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 | $136.25 | 5.173% | $143.2982 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.42 | 7.649% | $141.4723 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.96 | 8.140% | $204.3413 | $204.34 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.65 | 6.609% | $146.7473 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.33 | 10.165% | $8.0751 | $8.08 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.32 | 9.181% | $224.1704 | $224.17 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.53 | 10.864% | $201.2514 | $201.25 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.46 | $1,069.3560 | $1,069.36 | $1,069.35 | $1,069.40 | |