| 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 | $135.59 | 5.636% | $143.2319 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.73 | 13.388% | $284.2977 | $284.30 | $284.30 | $284.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.27 | 11.582% | $201.1489 | $201.15 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.34 | 3.174% | $255.1906 | $255.19 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.93 | 9.248% | $152.8707 | $152.87 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.31 | 4.292% | $190.1347 | $190.13 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.76 | 13.812% | $234.1796 | $234.18 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,341.93 | $1,461.0541 | $1,461.05 | $1,461.10 | $1,461.00 | |