| 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 | $139.73 | 3.588% | $144.7435 | $144.74 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.46 | 4.638% | $173.134 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.47 | 11.493% | $48.466 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.98 | 5.680% | $131.0221 | $131.02 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.87 | 11.104% | $202.0648 | $202.06 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.37 | 6.540% | $34.487 | $34.49 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.65 | 12.708% | $140.4905 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.53 | $874.4079 | $874.40 | $874.40 | $874.40 | |