| 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 | $148.70 | 5.187% | $156.4131 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.96 | 5.186% | $178.7741 | $178.77 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.71 | 8.520% | $74.5641 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.28 | 12.518% | $256.8561 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.66 | 5.730% | $229.0746 | $229.07 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.95 | 8.547% | $103.0654 | $103.07 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.85 | 7.359% | $113.6395 | $113.64 | $113.65 | $113.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.11 | $1,112.3869 | $1,112.38 | $1,112.30 | $1,112.50 | |