| 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 | $138.92 | 3.175% | $143.3307 | $143.33 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.51 | 9.619% | $150.7371 | $150.74 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.98 | 4.347% | $181.5429 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.85 | 5.665% | $62.1839 | $62.18 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.71 | 8.276% | $270.376 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.51 | 11.767% | $208.4566 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.77 | 12.472% | $39.1065 | $39.11 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.25 | $1,055.7337 | $1,055.74 | $1,055.80 | $1,055.70 | |