| 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 | $151.53 | 4.625% | $158.5383 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.30 | 10.219% | $154.6373 | $154.64 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.94 | 7.810% | $150.8693 | $150.87 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.40 | 8.722% | $24.3537 | $24.35 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.84 | 4.588% | $246.6603 | $246.66 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.61 | 5.645% | $58.7492 | $58.75 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.99 | 8.763% | $187.0615 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.61 | $980.8696 | $980.87 | $980.85 | $980.90 | |