| 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 | $136.67 | 4.543% | $142.8789 | $142.88 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.47 | 6.552% | $161.3943 | $161.39 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.82 | 11.171% | $29.8161 | $29.82 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.49 | 9.575% | $237.2189 | $237.22 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.29 | 7.151% | $103.1757 | $103.18 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.56 | 13.746% | $253.1531 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.88 | 10.445% | $121.357 | $121.36 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.18 | $1,048.9940 | $1,049.00 | $1,049.00 | $1,049.10 | |