| 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 | $129.79 | 10.130% | $142.9377 | $142.94 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.77 | 8.224% | $87.4125 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.99 | 7.804% | $48.501 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.89 | 9.657% | $177.5237 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.51 | 9.353% | $273.9402 | $273.94 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.60 | 7.805% | $180.6812 | $180.68 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.58 | 7.318% | $231.3561 | $231.36 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.13 | $1,142.3524 | $1,142.35 | $1,142.35 | $1,142.30 | |