| 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 | $139.97 | 3.159% | $144.3917 | $144.39 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.33 | 12.865% | $39.8752 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.63 | 6.842% | $65.8467 | $65.85 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.84 | 13.225% | $40.5798 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.36 | 5.727% | $103.9931 | $103.99 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.73 | 10.224% | $145.1981 | $145.20 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.34 | 12.114% | $14.956 | $14.96 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.20 | $554.8406 | $554.85 | $554.90 | $554.90 | |