| 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 | $141.66 | 5.525% | $149.4867 | $149.49 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.34 | 9.355% | $154.5624 | $154.56 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.61 | 10.510% | $152.0728 | $152.07 | $152.05 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.72 | 10.598% | $48.3534 | $48.35 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.28 | 6.632% | $243.4195 | $243.42 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.92 | 4.242% | $62.4618 | $62.46 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.62 | 8.248% | $246.3941 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.15 | $1,056.7507 | $1,056.74 | $1,056.70 | $1,056.90 | |