| 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 | $142.52 | 5.535% | $150.4085 | $150.41 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.72 | 4.200% | $259.1662 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.93 | 5.564% | $252.2241 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.39 | 12.690% | $225.8195 | $225.82 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.79 | 8.284% | $49.5832 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.33 | 10.273% | $79.7605 | $79.76 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.60 | 6.868% | $57.2812 | $57.28 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.28 | $1,074.2432 | $1,074.24 | $1,074.20 | $1,074.30 | |