| 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 | $150.98 | 5.850% | $159.8123 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.82 | 5.703% | $153.0791 | $153.08 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.90 | 11.768% | $40.1247 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.38 | 5.273% | $233.0534 | $233.05 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.51 | 7.193% | $172.0555 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.58 | 5.553% | $252.8839 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.67 | 12.135% | $214.9292 | $214.93 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.84 | $1,225.9381 | $1,225.93 | $1,225.95 | $1,226.00 | |