| 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 | $148.70 | 6.797% | $158.8071 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.64 | 9.337% | $258.7351 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.57 | 6.592% | $141.309 | $141.31 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.98 | 13.239% | $201.5428 | $201.54 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.44 | 10.153% | $5.9923 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.57 | 6.554% | $241.4194 | $241.42 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.33 | 13.277% | $282.4335 | $282.43 | $282.45 | $282.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.23 | $1,290.2392 | $1,290.24 | $1,290.25 | $1,290.10 | |