| 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 | $144.98 | 3.360% | $149.8513 | $149.85 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.40 | 11.711% | $77.5274 | $77.53 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.87 | 13.493% | $35.0353 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.71 | 3.163% | $163.73 | $163.73 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.54 | 5.543% | $73.3946 | $73.39 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.26 | 4.185% | $36.7356 | $36.74 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.89 | 4.390% | $72.9582 | $72.96 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.65 | $609.2324 | $609.24 | $609.30 | $609.20 | |