| 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 | $145.56 | 4.584% | $152.2325 | $152.23 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.63 | 5.526% | $231.7668 | $231.77 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.63 | 3.335% | $84.3524 | $84.35 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.56 | 7.726% | $164.3468 | $164.35 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.88 | 9.424% | $62.2404 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.99 | 11.130% | $260.0331 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.63 | 4.596% | $202.5292 | $202.53 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.88 | $1,157.5012 | $1,157.50 | $1,157.55 | $1,157.40 | |