| 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 | $147.91 | 3.747% | $153.4522 | $153.45 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.95 | 5.224% | $20.9922 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.49 | 13.610% | $34.6397 | $34.64 | $34.65 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.44 | 7.521% | $18.7517 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.69 | 12.590% | $44.687 | $44.69 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.77 | 6.800% | $205.8784 | $205.88 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.41 | 5.839% | $140.1414 | $140.14 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.66 | $618.5426 | $618.54 | $618.60 | $618.60 | |