| 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 | $142.53 | 5.548% | $150.4376 | $150.44 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.94 | 11.391% | $76.793 | $76.79 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.43 | 8.693% | $195.0278 | $195.03 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.85 | 6.782% | $173.8945 | $173.89 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.73 | 9.263% | $20.465 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.72 | 8.781% | $231.3989 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.98 | 12.587% | $187.9978 | $188.00 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.18 | $1,036.0146 | $1,036.02 | $1,036.05 | $1,036.00 | |