| 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 | $138.29 | 3.754% | $143.4814 | $143.48 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.59 | 5.507% | $45.9905 | $45.99 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.52 | 11.280% | $258.7483 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.72 | 10.721% | $11.8693 | $11.87 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.88 | 11.621% | $47.8631 | $47.86 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.66 | 5.631% | $232.0291 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.43 | 4.746% | $71.6777 | $71.68 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.09 | $811.6594 | $811.66 | $811.70 | $811.70 | |