| 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 | $143.66 | 5.172% | $151.0901 | $151.09 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.27 | 5.125% | $173.7401 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.34 | 8.106% | $244.6871 | $244.69 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.73 | 12.273% | $69.3061 | $69.31 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.25 | 6.704% | $174.1943 | $174.19 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.29 | 8.138% | $179.8227 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.70 | 12.727% | $157.4796 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.24 | $1,150.3200 | $1,150.32 | $1,150.35 | $1,150.30 | |