| 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 | $139.37 | 5.321% | $146.7859 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.31 | 10.156% | $230.5675 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.42 | 8.698% | $260.2448 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.43 | 5.426% | $206.034 | $206.03 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.99 | 12.250% | $39.2763 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.37 | 13.786% | $36.8325 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.42 | 9.651% | $139.7173 | $139.72 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.31 | $1,059.4583 | $1,059.46 | $1,059.50 | $1,059.40 | |