| 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 | $142.75 | 10.150% | $157.2391 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.25 | 3.263% | $215.0452 | $215.05 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.70 | 13.389% | $57.4882 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.38 | 11.560% | $24.9671 | $24.97 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.28 | 4.387% | $139.127 | $139.13 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.40 | 5.393% | $151.1336 | $151.13 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.26 | 6.868% | $102.8711 | $102.87 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.02 | $847.8713 | $847.88 | $847.90 | $847.80 | |