| 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 | $225.31 | 4.857% | $236.2533 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.93 | 7.641% | $148.4692 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.71 | 10.637% | $149.0391 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.48 | 6.874% | $147.9991 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.63 | 13.824% | $263.6505 | $263.65 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.47 | 11.779% | $19.5278 | $19.53 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.56 | 11.499% | $99.8585 | $99.86 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.09 | $1,064.7975 | $1,064.80 | $1,064.80 | $1,064.90 | |