| 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 | $155.74 | 3.375% | $160.9962 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.72 | 3.145% | $57.4724 | $57.47 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.96 | 7.874% | $201.6812 | $201.68 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.33 | 12.515% | $61.1294 | $61.13 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.90 | 11.866% | $152.0259 | $152.03 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.93 | 9.324% | $252.4619 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.27 | 10.862% | $61.2734 | $61.27 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.85 | $947.0404 | $947.04 | $947.05 | $947.10 | |