| 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 | $145.64 | 5.405% | $153.5118 | $153.51 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.47 | 5.605% | $259.2286 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.70 | 6.429% | $232.7602 | $232.76 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.25 | 7.251% | $228.7128 | $228.71 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.29 | 7.793% | $53.1312 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.34 | 7.635% | $99.3902 | $99.39 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.75 | 5.569% | $160.201 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.44 | $1,186.9358 | $1,186.93 | $1,186.95 | $1,186.90 | |