| 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 | $138.73 | 5.234% | $145.9911 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.36 | 4.847% | $159.7449 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.52 | 10.519% | $114.4093 | $114.41 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.58 | 6.355% | $84.6373 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.55 | 8.296% | $49.3288 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.75 | 10.604% | $248.5825 | $248.58 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.34 | 6.785% | $147.7264 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.83 | $950.4203 | $950.42 | $950.50 | $950.30 | |