| 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 | $137.65 | 4.659% | $144.0631 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.54 | 9.235% | $91.2549 | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.79 | 13.246% | $131.1275 | $131.13 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.87 | 9.183% | $218.2241 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.69 | 8.199% | $135.9953 | $136.00 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.65 | 7.741% | $73.9642 | $73.96 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.35 | 12.725% | $251.7713 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.54 | $1,046.4004 | $1,046.39 | $1,046.35 | $1,046.50 | |