| 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 | $140.41 | 12.840% | $158.4386 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.44 | 13.502% | $260.419 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.75 | 10.558% | $152.2936 | $152.29 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.34 | 5.802% | $231.0081 | $231.01 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.85 | 10.563% | $145.7773 | $145.78 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.94 | 13.326% | $144.9893 | $144.99 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.54 | 6.461% | $247.5644 | $247.56 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,218.27 | $1,340.4903 | $1,340.49 | $1,340.50 | $1,340.50 | |