| 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 | $147.89 | 5.529% | $156.0668 | $156.07 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.37 | 7.314% | $131.3201 | $131.32 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.28 | 9.434% | $152.4197 | $152.42 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.85 | 6.707% | $85.2055 | $85.21 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.55 | 6.285% | $84.5497 | $84.55 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.87 | 13.692% | $252.2484 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.61 | 13.664% | $275.7602 | $275.76 | $275.75 | $275.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.42 | $1,137.5704 | $1,137.58 | $1,137.50 | $1,137.50 | |