| 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 | $144.51 | 3.720% | $149.8858 | $149.89 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.61 | 5.395% | $227.2422 | $227.24 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.72 | 4.294% | $25.7815 | $25.78 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.67 | 11.827% | $10.8137 | $10.81 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.64 | 11.249% | $129.7608 | $129.76 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.36 | 6.142% | $129.8754 | $129.88 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.64 | 5.473% | $216.8947 | $216.89 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.15 | $890.2541 | $890.25 | $890.30 | $890.30 | |