| 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 | $144.27 | 4.120% | $150.2139 | $150.21 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.28 | 8.815% | $249.491 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.75 | 11.115% | $229.7303 | $229.73 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.98 | 11.734% | $250.2618 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.27 | 13.134% | $166.6124 | $166.61 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.84 | 3.659% | $230.9937 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.29 | 12.279% | $260.8129 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,406.68 | $1,538.1160 | $1,538.10 | $1,538.10 | $1,538.10 | |