| 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 | $140.45 | 5.584% | $148.2927 | $148.29 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.44 | 12.392% | $254.5004 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.94 | 3.659% | $150.2434 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.39 | 6.533% | $69.6619 | $69.66 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.35 | 12.292% | $151.9872 | $151.99 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.78 | 12.135% | $153.3783 | $153.38 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.69 | 9.547% | $208.8952 | $208.90 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.04 | $1,136.9591 | $1,136.96 | $1,137.00 | $1,137.00 | |