| 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 | $142.29 | 5.300% | $149.8314 | $149.83 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.31 | 9.494% | $219.3274 | $219.33 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.80 | 11.681% | $99.1727 | $99.17 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.49 | 11.249% | $125.144 | $125.14 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.72 | 9.227% | $125.3052 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.66 | 4.405% | $40.363 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.95 | 11.304% | $135.7352 | $135.74 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.22 | $894.8789 | $894.88 | $894.90 | $894.80 | |