| 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 | $140.66 | 5.567% | $148.4905 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.87 | 12.537% | $18.985 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.84 | 3.633% | $130.4118 | $130.41 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.54 | 4.134% | $139.0605 | $139.06 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.70 | 9.217% | $83.7694 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.83 | 3.296% | $202.2846 | $202.28 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.99 | 4.184% | $137.5125 | $137.51 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.43 | $860.5143 | $860.51 | $860.50 | $860.60 | |