| 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 | $147.97 | 3.572% | $153.2555 | $153.26 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.68 | 13.174% | $150.1593 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.53 | 6.627% | $98.662 | $98.66 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.78 | 10.168% | $101.1122 | $101.11 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.71 | 6.329% | $237.8686 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.78 | 4.871% | $180.1474 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.74 | 7.333% | $264.8334 | $264.83 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.19 | $1,186.0384 | $1,186.04 | $1,186.00 | $1,186.10 | |