| 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 | $145.82 | 5.854% | $154.3563 | $154.36 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.64 | 6.446% | $145.4478 | $145.45 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.93 | 9.530% | $204.7444 | $204.74 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.81 | 9.763% | $202.853 | $202.85 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.77 | 9.520% | $53.4129 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.47 | 8.607% | $247.0483 | $247.05 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.59 | 10.844% | $155.8356 | $155.84 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.03 | $1,163.6983 | $1,163.70 | $1,163.70 | $1,163.60 | |