| 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 | $137.74 | 5.160% | $144.8474 | $144.85 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.93 | 7.148% | $233.5076 | $233.51 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.66 | 13.407% | $69.9268 | $69.93 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.89 | 13.119% | $278.1483 | $278.15 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.45 | 6.743% | $187.2806 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.46 | 8.310% | $237.6971 | $237.70 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.80 | 6.455% | $37.0463 | $37.05 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.93 | $1,188.4541 | $1,188.47 | $1,188.50 | $1,188.30 | |