| 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 | $137.89 | 4.635% | $144.2812 | $144.28 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.31 | 9.666% | $127.5525 | $127.55 | $127.55 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.40 | 6.458% | $251.6667 | $251.67 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.28 | 12.824% | $98.4728 | $98.47 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.42 | 12.231% | $246.2573 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.32 | 10.788% | $179.8311 | $179.83 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.28 | 11.434% | $122.8894 | $122.89 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.90 | $1,170.9510 | $1,170.95 | $1,170.95 | $1,171.10 | |