| 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 | $148.72 | 3.128% | $153.372 | $153.37 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.83 | 9.271% | $238.025 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.91 | 4.802% | $117.2839 | $117.28 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.55 | 8.428% | $117.6986 | $117.70 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.49 | 6.820% | $139.3894 | $139.39 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.81 | 6.186% | $110.2317 | $110.23 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.68 | 9.282% | $30.2493 | $30.25 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.99 | $906.2499 | $906.25 | $906.30 | $906.20 | |