| 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 | $152.29 | 3.775% | $158.0389 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.79 | 5.853% | $75.9919 | $75.99 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.84 | 11.347% | $229.1967 | $229.20 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.62 | 7.272% | $111.1552 | $111.16 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.76 | 7.425% | $159.8054 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.47 | 9.566% | $124.3245 | $124.32 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.95 | 7.242% | $161.8818 | $161.88 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.72 | $1,020.3944 | $1,020.40 | $1,020.40 | $1,020.40 | |