| 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 | $149.41 | 5.729% | $157.9697 | $157.97 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.69 | 5.851% | $151.0388 | $151.04 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.78 | 9.785% | $162.2403 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.74 | 8.733% | $155.2055 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.25 | 9.334% | $259.3949 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.85 | 5.211% | $254.4528 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.65 | 8.369% | $29.964 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.37 | $1,170.2660 | $1,170.26 | $1,170.25 | $1,170.30 | |