| 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 | $140.75 | 5.350% | $148.2801 | $148.28 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.80 | 5.398% | $124.1588 | $124.16 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.84 | 3.665% | $183.3212 | $183.32 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.96 | 4.825% | $141.4718 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.62 | 3.715% | $13.0888 | $13.09 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.32 | 12.624% | $26.2639 | $26.26 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.53 | 11.708% | $232.9447 | $232.94 | $232.95 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.82 | $869.5293 | $869.52 | $869.50 | $869.60 | |