| 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 | $145.94 | 5.750% | $154.3316 | $154.33 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.53 | 8.604% | $25.5545 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.75 | 5.381% | $219.9828 | $219.98 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.76 | 3.317% | $63.8086 | $63.81 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.35 | 10.327% | $273.9971 | $274.00 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.33 | 5.631% | $41.5447 | $41.54 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.71 | 12.283% | $108.5889 | $108.59 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.37 | $887.8082 | $887.80 | $887.85 | $887.80 | |