| 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 | $147.87 | 5.189% | $155.543 | $155.54 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.94 | 4.781% | $54.4233 | $54.42 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.76 | 3.386% | $16.2936 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.91 | 9.785% | $74.555 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.38 | 7.585% | $14.3949 | $14.39 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.60 | 5.191% | $132.1199 | $132.12 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.70 | 12.857% | $31.2614 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $450.16 | $478.5911 | $478.58 | $478.55 | $478.60 | |