| 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 | $150.90 | 9.596% | $165.3804 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.27 | 5.226% | $145.496 | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.52 | 3.306% | $161.6946 | $161.69 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.63 | 9.243% | $42.2006 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.98 | 3.203% | $15.4598 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.63 | 13.396% | $228.6404 | $228.64 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.83 | 4.342% | $30.0818 | $30.08 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.76 | $788.9536 | $788.95 | $789.00 | $789.00 | |