| 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 | $143.73 | 5.246% | $151.2701 | $151.27 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.61 | 6.619% | $39.0332 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.50 | 3.819% | $218.539 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.28 | 4.254% | $116.0139 | $116.01 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.33 | 4.103% | $13.8769 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.45 | 9.657% | $95.895 | $95.90 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.95 | 3.217% | $218.7684 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.85 | $853.3965 | $853.40 | $853.40 | $853.40 | |