| 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 | $144.60 | 3.200% | $149.2272 | $149.23 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.96 | 3.195% | $78.3869 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.86 | 8.216% | $172.9941 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.66 | 3.860% | $177.2475 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.97 | 7.474% | $194.4957 | $194.50 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.43 | 11.251% | $169.5799 | $169.58 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.27 | 7.393% | $15.325 | $15.33 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.75 | $957.2563 | $957.27 | $957.35 | $957.20 | |