| 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 | $131.44 | 12.683% | $148.1105 | $148.11 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.59 | 13.236% | $51.6243 | $51.62 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.65 | 13.782% | $24.6338 | $24.63 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.78 | 6.275% | $53.9664 | $53.97 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.85 | 9.572% | $148.8536 | $148.85 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.90 | 6.700% | $236.7673 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.97 | 11.204% | $235.7191 | $235.72 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.18 | $899.6750 | $899.67 | $899.60 | $899.70 | |