| 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 | $144.69 | 3.304% | $149.4706 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.86 | 5.103% | $14.5673 | $14.57 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.68 | 12.788% | $280.4812 | $280.48 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.78 | 3.872% | $49.63 | $49.63 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.68 | 6.460% | $243.4527 | $243.45 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.41 | 7.866% | $103.9936 | $103.99 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.88 | 4.437% | $33.2945 | $33.29 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.98 | $874.8899 | $874.88 | $874.90 | $875.00 | |