| 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 | $141.93 | 5.392% | $149.5829 | $149.58 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.57 | 5.736% | $88.3636 | $88.36 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.57 | 8.577% | $212.344 | $212.34 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.97 | 13.640% | $53.3767 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.77 | 4.186% | $51.8534 | $51.85 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.42 | 9.569% | $256.8516 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.92 | 10.766% | $160.5221 | $160.52 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.15 | $972.8943 | $972.88 | $972.90 | $973.00 | |