| 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 | $150.40 | 6.304% | $159.8812 | $159.88 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.67 | 10.810% | $69.4446 | $69.44 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.92 | 6.185% | $236.7076 | $236.71 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.38 | 4.198% | $152.525 | $152.53 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.28 | 11.638% | $55.0152 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.73 | 10.206% | $124.2352 | $124.24 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.37 | 10.772% | $74.6271 | $74.63 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.75 | $872.4359 | $872.45 | $872.50 | $872.30 | |