| 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 | $147.95 | 5.812% | $156.5489 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.72 | 7.544% | $45.9428 | $45.94 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.69 | 10.632% | $62.7173 | $62.72 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.70 | 6.617% | $159.6056 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.68 | 3.413% | $258.2016 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.30 | 6.271% | $236.2404 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.91 | 7.545% | $211.7669 | $211.77 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.95 | $1,131.0235 | $1,131.03 | $1,131.00 | $1,130.90 | |