| 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 | $145.56 | 7.490% | $156.4624 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.94 | 10.861% | $52.0382 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.95 | 5.831% | $250.7666 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.71 | 12.347% | $79.4406 | $79.44 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.81 | 5.455% | $32.4907 | $32.49 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.74 | 10.642% | $26.2664 | $26.27 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.38 | 4.294% | $234.0149 | $234.01 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.09 | $831.4798 | $831.48 | $831.45 | $831.50 | |