| 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 | $145.59 | 3.368% | $150.4935 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.32 | 8.397% | $23.1102 | $23.11 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.66 | 7.184% | $87.5265 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.49 | 13.631% | $48.2818 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.54 | 8.655% | $218.9833 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.33 | 8.658% | $87.285 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.58 | 3.802% | $111.6702 | $111.67 | $111.65 | $111.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.51 | $727.3505 | $727.35 | $727.40 | $727.40 | |