| 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 | $138.37 | 4.481% | $144.5704 | $144.57 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.60 | 8.574% | $239.5142 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.76 | 9.749% | $206.0647 | $206.06 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.60 | 5.357% | $238.739 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.91 | 9.220% | $96.0153 | $96.02 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.80 | 9.236% | $190.9445 | $190.94 | $190.95 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.28 | 9.457% | $240.0173 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,255.32 | $1,355.8654 | $1,355.86 | $1,355.80 | $1,355.80 | |