| 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 | $138.35 | 3.527% | $143.2296 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.92 | 9.694% | $123.8665 | $123.87 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.55 | 13.249% | $259.9631 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.47 | 6.863% | $265.5225 | $265.52 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.68 | 11.868% | $273.7186 | $273.72 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.52 | 3.792% | $250.6784 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.48 | 13.798% | $98.4125 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.97 | $1,415.3912 | $1,415.39 | $1,415.35 | $1,415.40 | |