| 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 | $150.30 | 5.611% | $158.7333 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.93 | 5.463% | $202.4151 | $202.42 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.83 | 12.350% | $143.617 | $143.62 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.29 | 7.705% | $236.1863 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.70 | 10.558% | $50.525 | $50.53 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.32 | 11.728% | $38.345 | $38.35 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.43 | 10.230% | $37.9522 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.80 | $867.7739 | $867.79 | $867.80 | $867.70 | |