| 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 | $148.32 | 6.275% | $157.6271 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.82 | 3.299% | $88.6512 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.33 | 10.574% | $25.7969 | $25.80 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.30 | 13.176% | $240.2726 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.45 | 9.310% | $176.481 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.67 | 6.665% | $176.7119 | $176.71 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.84 | 3.484% | $251.3005 | $251.30 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.73 | $1,116.8412 | $1,116.84 | $1,116.85 | $1,116.90 | |