| 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 | $149.34 | 3.399% | $154.4161 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.92 | 6.551% | $60.6488 | $60.65 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.75 | 13.829% | $56.6299 | $56.63 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.52 | 4.550% | $155.2777 | $155.28 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.75 | 5.177% | $153.2955 | $153.30 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.88 | 12.402% | $17.8494 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.81 | 11.805% | $42.2735 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.97 | $640.3909 | $640.40 | $640.40 | $640.30 | |