| 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 | $137.78 | 3.635% | $142.7883 | $142.79 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.49 | 3.539% | $36.746 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.98 | 6.687% | $259.2281 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.83 | 8.866% | $256.7387 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.93 | 12.190% | $95.283 | $95.28 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.56 | 12.132% | $269.7447 | $269.74 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.69 | 4.312% | $177.007 | $177.01 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.26 | $1,237.5358 | $1,237.54 | $1,237.60 | $1,237.40 | |