| 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 | $149.75 | 5.743% | $158.3501 | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.50 | 12.491% | $138.9264 | $138.93 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.26 | 4.188% | $163.846 | $163.85 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.66 | 7.403% | $152.1471 | $152.15 | $152.15 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.87 | 7.665% | $230.2631 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.47 | 10.431% | $260.0319 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.70 | 8.608% | $125.6595 | $125.66 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.21 | $1,229.2241 | $1,229.23 | $1,229.25 | $1,229.20 | |