| 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 | $142.96 | 5.155% | $150.3296 | $150.33 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.50 | 6.870% | $259.1598 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.27 | 13.381% | $13.9118 | $13.91 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.85 | 11.845% | $183.258 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.44 | 13.246% | $118.2741 | $118.27 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.98 | 12.524% | $156.3859 | $156.39 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.63 | 5.741% | $116.9813 | $116.98 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.63 | $998.3005 | $998.30 | $998.30 | $998.40 | |