| 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 | $145.32 | 3.585% | $150.5297 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.25 | 7.565% | $218.6259 | $218.63 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.42 | 12.455% | $10.5933 | $10.59 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.89 | 7.677% | $21.417 | $21.42 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.95 | 5.218% | $179.8702 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.27 | 6.407% | $55.6189 | $55.62 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.42 | 9.340% | $225.6996 | $225.70 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.52 | $862.3546 | $862.36 | $862.35 | $862.30 | |