| 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 | $143.80 | 5.675% | $151.9607 | $151.96 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.64 | 5.250% | $153.2861 | $153.29 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.43 | 6.722% | $148.8025 | $148.80 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.64 | 10.258% | $207.9907 | $207.99 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.30 | 4.225% | $78.4814 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.81 | 11.499% | $23.2029 | $23.20 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.95 | 11.231% | $137.8708 | $137.87 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.57 | $901.5951 | $901.59 | $901.60 | $901.70 | |