| 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 | $150.40 | 5.418% | $158.5487 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.81 | 5.598% | $204.6595 | $204.66 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.66 | 9.399% | $203.1102 | $203.11 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.60 | 11.470% | $26.3069 | $26.31 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.48 | 12.632% | $151.4675 | $151.47 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.26 | 4.683% | $108.0957 | $108.10 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.38 | 6.740% | $185.0658 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.59 | $1,037.2543 | $1,037.27 | $1,037.20 | $1,037.30 | |