| 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 | $143.36 | 4.279% | $149.4944 | $149.49 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.60 | 13.473% | $211.7406 | $211.74 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.45 | 8.215% | $63.2517 | $63.25 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.63 | 8.330% | $53.7642 | $53.76 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.94 | 9.349% | $273.3069 | $273.31 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.61 | 3.348% | $151.5185 | $151.52 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.64 | 5.367% | $231.4281 | $231.43 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.23 | $1,134.5044 | $1,134.50 | $1,134.50 | $1,134.50 | |