| 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 | $137.97 | 3.576% | $142.9038 | $142.90 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.42 | 4.184% | $83.7848 | $83.78 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.68 | 4.591% | $258.0051 | $258.01 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.72 | 7.114% | $52.1859 | $52.19 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.59 | 11.219% | $88.5192 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.31 | 9.556% | $114.2779 | $114.28 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.96 | 9.355% | $102.75 | $102.75 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.65 | $842.4267 | $842.43 | $842.45 | $842.50 | |