| 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 | $135.72 | 5.710% | $143.4696 | $143.47 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.59 | 9.699% | $165.1957 | $165.20 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.75 | 8.689% | $155.1535 | $155.15 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.50 | 10.272% | $194.6301 | $194.63 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.28 | 9.793% | $260.5168 | $260.52 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.53 | 13.499% | $59.621 | $59.62 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.80 | 5.113% | $29.2214 | $29.22 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.17 | $1,007.8081 | $1,007.81 | $1,007.75 | $1,007.80 | |