| 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 | $134.71 | 5.497% | $142.115 | $142.12 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.80 | 11.577% | $131.4377 | $131.44 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.85 | 4.163% | $77.966 | $77.97 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.77 | 10.256% | $219.1559 | $219.16 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.25 | 12.167% | $27.2005 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.38 | 7.617% | $226.4046 | $226.40 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.97 | 8.360% | $219.9383 | $219.94 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.73 | $1,044.2180 | $1,044.23 | $1,044.20 | $1,044.20 | |