| 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 | $139.47 | 12.170% | $156.4435 | $156.44 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.74 | 4.793% | $262.758 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.27 | 6.828% | $187.2374 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.80 | 5.640% | $47.3267 | $47.33 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.93 | 3.566% | $52.7462 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.68 | 5.312% | $11.2473 | $11.25 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.59 | 11.493% | $213.6094 | $213.61 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.48 | $931.3685 | $931.38 | $931.40 | $931.20 | |