| 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 | $153.61 | 3.119% | $158.4011 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.56 | 3.868% | $45.2449 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.29 | 4.577% | $143.5738 | $143.57 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.46 | 9.744% | $35.6229 | $35.62 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.74 | 8.621% | $56.2005 | $56.20 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.65 | 5.696% | $26.0541 | $26.05 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.51 | 5.362% | $246.0308 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.82 | $711.1281 | $711.11 | $711.10 | $711.10 | |