| 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 | $150.81 | 5.350% | $158.8783 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.75 | 8.741% | $237.8709 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.35 | 8.322% | $196.4419 | $196.44 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.52 | 5.259% | $28.9673 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.89 | 4.298% | $249.1575 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.44 | 10.838% | $235.4642 | $235.46 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.99 | 4.383% | $251.5526 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,270.75 | $1,358.3327 | $1,358.33 | $1,358.30 | $1,358.50 | |