| 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 | $136.56 | 4.268% | $142.3884 | $142.39 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.36 | 12.602% | $72.4706 | $72.47 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.72 | 3.472% | $209.7584 | $209.76 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.80 | 12.372% | $269.4681 | $269.47 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.40 | 5.289% | $166.7778 | $166.78 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.68 | 8.303% | $176.1873 | $176.19 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.25 | 3.774% | $101.958 | $101.96 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.77 | $1,139.0086 | $1,139.02 | $1,139.00 | $1,139.20 | |