| 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 | $139.55 | 3.430% | $144.3366 | $144.34 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.35 | 3.855% | $108.3727 | $108.37 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.54 | 9.826% | $39.0322 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.45 | 12.781% | $87.3489 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.70 | 9.199% | $267.21 | $267.21 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.38 | 8.221% | $95.6457 | $95.65 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.58 | 13.246% | $91.2536 | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.55 | $833.1997 | $833.20 | $833.20 | $833.10 | |