| 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 | $154.56 | 9.475% | $169.2046 | $169.20 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.58 | 3.824% | $77.4319 | $77.43 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.79 | 4.165% | $149.7789 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.27 | 4.560% | $155.0311 | $155.03 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.55 | 3.639% | $103.1726 | $103.17 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.61 | 5.306% | $251.2706 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.26 | 13.578% | $219.5008 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.62 | $1,125.3905 | $1,125.38 | $1,125.40 | $1,125.40 | |