| 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 | $149.74 | 5.423% | $157.8604 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.96 | 5.486% | $242.5756 | $242.58 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.87 | 5.306% | $233.6424 | $233.64 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.34 | 12.698% | $151.3985 | $151.40 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.74 | 11.729% | $216.4638 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.95 | 11.592% | $11.1034 | $11.10 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.30 | 5.249% | $196.0789 | $196.08 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.90 | $1,209.1230 | $1,209.12 | $1,209.15 | $1,209.20 | |