| 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 | $135.50 | 5.722% | $143.2533 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.31 | 3.741% | $48.0425 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.94 | 11.634% | $172.9657 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.44 | 13.107% | $173.5514 | $173.55 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.63 | 13.375% | $221.7955 | $221.80 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.32 | 11.619% | $85.1876 | $85.19 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.80 | 7.203% | $52.3151 | $52.32 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.94 | $897.1111 | $897.12 | $897.10 | $897.20 | |