| 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 | $139.27 | 6.652% | $148.5342 | $148.53 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.62 | 3.250% | $113.1827 | $113.18 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.73 | 3.212% | $73.0018 | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.80 | 7.430% | $143.7413 | $143.74 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.89 | 12.714% | $174.5827 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.44 | 7.356% | $244.1705 | $244.17 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.61 | 11.536% | $263.9053 | $263.91 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.36 | $1,161.1185 | $1,161.11 | $1,161.15 | $1,161.10 | |