| 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 | $143.72 | 4.671% | $150.4332 | $150.43 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.51 | 4.782% | $174.4725 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.63 | 8.444% | $242.5133 | $242.51 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.94 | 5.507% | $142.3711 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.63 | 8.334% | $6.0992 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.32 | 7.500% | $129.344 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.81 | 5.717% | $57.9435 | $57.94 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.56 | $903.1768 | $903.16 | $903.15 | $903.10 | |