| 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 | $147.74 | 5.462% | $155.8096 | $155.81 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.67 | 7.308% | $199.2388 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.51 | 7.155% | $210.5703 | $210.57 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.62 | 4.764% | $40.4599 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.37 | 12.826% | $210.2738 | $210.27 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.81 | 7.122% | $254.7468 | $254.75 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.66 | 8.756% | $180.1652 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.38 | $1,251.2644 | $1,251.27 | $1,251.20 | $1,251.30 | |