| 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 | $147.70 | 5.651% | $156.0465 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.86 | 7.730% | $242.2417 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.93 | 13.315% | $113.2357 | $113.24 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.45 | 10.407% | $130.7771 | $130.78 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.50 | 11.628% | $149.0234 | $149.02 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.49 | 9.792% | $270.6263 | $270.63 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.97 | 6.846% | $114.2932 | $114.29 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.90 | $1,176.2439 | $1,176.25 | $1,176.30 | $1,176.10 | |