| 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 | $142.33 | 4.607% | $148.8871 | $148.89 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.64 | 8.827% | $51.8452 | $51.85 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.50 | 9.554% | $251.4264 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.69 | 12.111% | $68.0402 | $68.04 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.49 | 13.817% | $269.1658 | $269.17 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.92 | 4.625% | $95.1251 | $95.13 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.83 | 10.533% | $275.0393 | $275.04 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.40 | $1,159.5291 | $1,159.55 | $1,159.60 | $1,159.40 | |