| 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 | $138.73 | 13.547% | $157.5238 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.38 | 4.783% | $84.2246 | $84.22 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.36 | 3.730% | $79.2082 | $79.21 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.30 | 6.160% | $108.6017 | $108.60 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.64 | 6.104% | $253.2066 | $253.21 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.47 | 9.670% | $52.0603 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.87 | 5.479% | $251.9577 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.75 | $986.7829 | $986.78 | $986.70 | $986.80 | |