| 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 | $149.84 | 5.825% | $158.5682 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.26 | 12.754% | $207.7605 | $207.76 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.73 | 8.510% | $149.4508 | $149.45 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.78 | 6.210% | $136.7772 | $136.78 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.66 | 6.409% | $217.7767 | $217.78 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.52 | 10.419% | $84.4926 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.53 | 5.130% | $16.3267 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.32 | $971.1527 | $971.16 | $971.20 | $971.30 | |