| 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 | $142.36 | 5.873% | $150.7208 | $150.72 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.60 | 7.419% | $12.4606 | $12.46 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.71 | 13.816% | $195.4335 | $195.43 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.60 | 4.696% | $104.2772 | $104.28 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.86 | 6.798% | $187.815 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.28 | 10.370% | $14.6571 | $14.66 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.47 | 12.150% | $73.4246 | $73.42 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.88 | $738.7888 | $738.79 | $738.75 | $738.80 | |