| 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 | $152.92 | 5.319% | $161.0538 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.81 | 13.803% | $160.246 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.43 | 11.158% | $154.9876 | $154.99 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.40 | 3.782% | $38.8145 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.72 | 6.460% | $68.9009 | $68.90 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.29 | 5.491% | $133.2246 | $133.22 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.57 | 8.668% | $31.0464 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.14 | $748.2738 | $748.27 | $748.25 | $748.20 | |