| 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 | $148.81 | 4.861% | $156.0437 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.29 | 12.390% | $54.2731 | $54.27 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.39 | 9.772% | $145.3272 | $145.33 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.97 | 6.477% | $30.8464 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.73 | 8.446% | $189.4877 | $189.49 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.73 | 5.646% | $140.2239 | $140.22 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.85 | 8.392% | $10.6766 | $10.68 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.77 | $726.8786 | $726.88 | $726.90 | $726.80 | |