| 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 | $138.79 | 5.769% | $146.7968 | $146.80 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.90 | 6.740% | $262.4737 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.68 | 3.365% | $51.3517 | $51.35 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.80 | 5.617% | $13.519 | $13.52 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.69 | 10.266% | $226.8061 | $226.81 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.37 | 10.557% | $245.8456 | $245.85 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.55 | 4.170% | $21.4069 | $21.41 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.78 | $968.1998 | $968.21 | $968.15 | $968.20 | |