| 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 | $148.79 | 4.289% | $155.1716 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.71 | 6.290% | $186.7622 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.42 | 5.246% | $140.4192 | $140.42 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.40 | 13.753% | $6.1427 | $6.14 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.44 | 12.693% | $42.1923 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.84 | 11.662% | $166.1977 | $166.20 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.57 | 11.383% | $16.2285 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.17 | $713.1142 | $713.11 | $713.10 | $713.10 | |