| 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 | $136.27 | 5.749% | $144.1042 | $144.10 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.63 | 12.578% | $207.8528 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.30 | 10.553% | $203.7492 | $203.75 | $203.75 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.56 | 13.486% | $158.3811 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.26 | 13.132% | $235.6087 | $235.61 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.71 | 10.663% | $146.8609 | $146.86 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.85 | 9.429% | $99.4162 | $99.42 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.58 | $1,195.9731 | $1,195.97 | $1,195.95 | $1,196.00 | |