| 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 | $146.90 | 5.425% | $154.8693 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.42 | 10.225% | $184.5387 | $184.54 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.97 | 5.599% | $139.359 | $139.36 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.92 | 6.819% | $67.2105 | $67.21 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.81 | 7.858% | $223.0611 | $223.06 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.70 | 5.478% | $114.6546 | $114.65 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.95 | 12.450% | $263.0768 | $263.08 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.67 | $1,146.7700 | $1,146.77 | $1,146.75 | $1,146.90 | |