| 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 | $140.78 | 5.784% | $148.9227 | $148.92 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.98 | 8.779% | $42.4021 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.93 | 8.857% | $32.5809 | $32.58 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.88 | 7.715% | $150.6717 | $150.67 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.60 | 13.144% | $232.6241 | $232.62 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.72 | 12.551% | $186.5195 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.63 | 6.336% | $208.0251 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.52 | $1,001.7461 | $1,001.74 | $1,001.70 | $1,001.70 | |