| 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 | $147.50 | 5.741% | $155.968 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.55 | 13.170% | $41.3636 | $41.36 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.36 | 10.836% | $165.5446 | $165.54 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.36 | 8.847% | $60.2577 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.39 | 5.767% | $207.7158 | $207.72 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.59 | 3.303% | $121.474 | $121.47 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.61 | 13.158% | $99.1377 | $99.14 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.36 | $851.4614 | $851.46 | $851.40 | $851.50 | |