| 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 | $143.97 | 5.844% | $152.3836 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.61 | 7.397% | $198.2656 | $198.27 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.82 | 11.300% | $221.2867 | $221.29 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.56 | 13.284% | $69.7376 | $69.74 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.89 | 10.641% | $40.8155 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.97 | 12.725% | $58.5832 | $58.58 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.34 | 5.121% | $245.2893 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.16 | $986.3615 | $986.37 | $986.40 | $986.40 | |