| 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 | $142.42 | 5.402% | $150.1135 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.92 | 7.548% | $28.9519 | $28.95 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.36 | 5.671% | $251.8774 | $251.88 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.26 | 11.352% | $196.269 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.53 | 12.206% | $102.7022 | $102.70 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.72 | 11.335% | $175.5976 | $175.60 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.46 | 4.142% | $81.7098 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.67 | $987.2214 | $987.22 | $987.20 | $987.30 | |