| 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 | $144.28 | 5.240% | $151.8403 | $151.84 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.40 | 9.597% | $17.9739 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.87 | 8.773% | $248.9488 | $248.95 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.51 | 7.402% | $249.7204 | $249.72 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.86 | 11.658% | $50.0898 | $50.09 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.98 | 13.690% | $97.7507 | $97.75 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.74 | 7.236% | $61.9181 | $61.92 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.64 | $878.2420 | $878.24 | $878.20 | $878.20 | |