| 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 | $135.74 | 4.767% | $142.2107 | $142.21 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.53 | 3.710% | $27.5143 | $27.51 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.81 | 13.551% | $259.816 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.73 | 9.267% | $98.0453 | $98.05 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.99 | 10.468% | $271.7402 | $271.74 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.81 | 5.643% | $95.9344 | $95.93 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.84 | 13.484% | $57.6953 | $57.70 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.45 | $952.9562 | $952.96 | $952.95 | $952.80 | |