| 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 | $139.99 | 5.520% | $147.7174 | $147.72 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.40 | 3.483% | $120.4542 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.71 | 4.533% | $69.734 | $69.73 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.50 | 4.819% | $62.3673 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.40 | 3.317% | $173.9858 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.58 | 4.115% | $141.1591 | $141.16 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.95 | 3.143% | $121.6572 | $121.66 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.53 | $837.0750 | $837.08 | $837.05 | $837.20 | |