| 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 | $140.34 | 5.854% | $148.5555 | $148.56 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.66 | 10.346% | $61.4186 | $61.42 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.53 | 4.161% | $159.9184 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.35 | 11.189% | $108.2425 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.41 | 3.191% | $186.1669 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.69 | 5.377% | $225.1801 | $225.18 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.74 | 12.620% | $209.1804 | $209.18 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.72 | $1,098.6624 | $1,098.67 | $1,098.65 | $1,098.70 | |