| 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 | $141.79 | 5.126% | $149.0582 | $149.06 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.40 | 4.537% | $170.8135 | $170.81 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.84 | 12.272% | $274.8868 | $274.89 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.56 | 3.267% | $60.4732 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.62 | 7.676% | $50.1986 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.65 | 9.148% | $249.5669 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.73 | 5.863% | $93.9322 | $93.93 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.59 | $1,048.9294 | $1,048.93 | $1,048.90 | $1,049.00 | |