| 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 | $150.45 | 3.123% | $155.1486 | $155.15 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.56 | 3.351% | $36.7516 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.32 | 9.317% | $26.5859 | $26.59 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.27 | 12.700% | $13.8283 | $13.83 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.74 | 5.602% | $190.8651 | $190.87 | $190.85 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.59 | 10.820% | $245.566 | $245.57 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.68 | 10.551% | $214.1152 | $214.12 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.61 | $882.8607 | $882.88 | $882.85 | $882.90 | |