| 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 | $142.51 | 5.835% | $150.8255 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.86 | 9.501% | $235.2738 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.94 | 5.581% | $220.6009 | $220.60 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.77 | 7.658% | $103.1041 | $103.10 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.57 | 5.816% | $21.7664 | $21.77 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.56 | 4.683% | $26.757 | $26.76 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.55 | 7.447% | $94.0698 | $94.07 | $94.05 | $94.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.76 | $852.3975 | $852.40 | $852.35 | $852.50 | |