| 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 | $129.99 | 4.537% | $135.8876 | $135.89 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.36 | 5.833% | $257.5552 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.49 | 4.654% | $255.8686 | $255.87 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.66 | 9.457% | $193.3667 | $193.37 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.34 | 3.223% | $36.479 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.29 | 4.138% | $222.1159 | $222.12 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.41 | 13.720% | $189.2415 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.54 | $1,290.5145 | $1,290.53 | $1,290.50 | $1,290.60 | |