| 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 | $137.97 | 4.668% | $144.4104 | $144.41 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.74 | 13.453% | $132.445 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.25 | 9.372% | $198.2368 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.86 | 7.428% | $217.9284 | $217.93 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.58 | 6.285% | $89.8959 | $89.90 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.49 | 5.377% | $259.7438 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.88 | 10.510% | $55.1224 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.77 | $1,097.7827 | $1,097.79 | $1,097.80 | $1,097.60 | |