| 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 | $140.62 | 3.294% | $145.252 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.75 | 12.730% | $265.761 | $265.76 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.55 | 7.471% | $72.5967 | $72.60 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.65 | 12.733% | $269.0373 | $269.04 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.59 | 5.444% | $32.2553 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.66 | 13.114% | $251.8596 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.26 | 9.694% | $219.6732 | $219.67 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.08 | $1,256.4351 | $1,256.44 | $1,256.40 | $1,256.60 | |