| 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 | $144.87 | 5.852% | $153.3478 | $153.35 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.55 | 8.639% | $140.7418 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.42 | 9.111% | $158.6692 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.65 | 6.200% | $110.0763 | $110.08 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.33 | 10.184% | $5.8728 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.72 | 4.431% | $256.6079 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.72 | 11.355% | $248.0099 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.26 | $1,073.3257 | $1,073.33 | $1,073.30 | $1,073.30 | |