| 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 | $146.65 | 5.829% | $155.1982 | $155.20 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.54 | 10.477% | $108.864 | $108.86 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.32 | 7.494% | $188.4585 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.96 | 12.717% | $171.2848 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.89 | 13.604% | $238.4434 | $238.44 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.46 | 8.508% | $224.0256 | $224.03 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.60 | 9.349% | $165.7731 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.42 | $1,252.0476 | $1,252.04 | $1,252.05 | $1,252.10 | |