| 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 | $148.85 | 5.535% | $157.0888 | $157.09 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.54 | 6.716% | $30.4567 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.66 | 11.476% | $10.7686 | $10.77 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.77 | 8.226% | $38.7124 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.64 | 5.222% | $142.7231 | $142.72 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.62 | 7.129% | $39.2306 | $39.23 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.52 | 9.358% | $140.5469 | $140.55 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.60 | $559.5271 | $559.53 | $559.50 | $559.50 | |