| 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 | $142.71 | 4.519% | $149.1591 | $149.16 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.85 | 13.452% | $111.0128 | $111.01 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.51 | 7.300% | $75.6572 | $75.66 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.79 | 4.631% | $201.7181 | $201.72 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.97 | 6.413% | $241.5256 | $241.53 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.71 | 3.373% | $156.8272 | $156.83 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.84 | 9.198% | $249.8887 | $249.89 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.38 | $1,185.7887 | $1,185.80 | $1,185.80 | $1,185.80 | |