| 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 | $142.53 | 6.751% | $152.1522 | $152.15 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.99 | 3.341% | $121.932 | $121.93 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.25 | 4.400% | $79.605 | $79.61 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.34 | 8.729% | $102.5749 | $102.57 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.73 | 12.525% | $270.8814 | $270.88 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.41 | 7.475% | $101.4671 | $101.47 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.42 | 7.194% | $144.0902 | $144.09 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.67 | $972.7028 | $972.70 | $972.70 | $972.80 | |