| 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 | $137.66 | 5.444% | $145.1542 | $145.15 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.42 | 5.669% | $198.0448 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.42 | 10.821% | $80.2566 | $80.26 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.50 | 12.711% | $230.494 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.44 | 11.266% | $58.3479 | $58.35 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.40 | 3.680% | $150.7507 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.57 | 11.349% | $270.0993 | $270.10 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.41 | $1,133.1475 | $1,133.14 | $1,133.15 | $1,133.20 | |