| 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 | $142.37 | 4.839% | $149.2593 | $149.26 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.57 | 13.477% | $130.0106 | $130.01 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.87 | 11.567% | $47.8288 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.27 | 5.409% | $43.5023 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.81 | 8.725% | $165.0554 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.26 | 9.375% | $141.3781 | $141.38 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.77 | 3.860% | $214.7513 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.92 | $891.7858 | $891.79 | $891.80 | $891.90 | |