| 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 | $150.78 | 5.827% | $159.566 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.76 | 7.434% | $103.9531 | $103.95 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.62 | 11.180% | $88.5215 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.69 | 5.108% | $34.3598 | $34.36 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.30 | 5.585% | $20.3779 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.58 | 4.603% | $129.2684 | $129.27 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.27 | 8.632% | $158.896 | $158.90 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.00 | $694.9427 | $694.95 | $694.90 | $695.10 | |