| 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 | $140.65 | 5.239% | $148.0187 | $148.02 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.64 | 3.247% | $182.3755 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.82 | 6.853% | $22.2468 | $22.25 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.89 | 10.263% | $178.5048 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.50 | 12.128% | $162.025 | $162.03 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.43 | 6.368% | $27.0494 | $27.05 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.86 | 6.392% | $265.8311 | $265.83 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.79 | $986.0513 | $986.06 | $986.10 | $985.90 | |