| 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 | $144.76 | 8.127% | $156.5246 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.99 | 3.125% | $176.3334 | $176.33 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.30 | 9.431% | $155.7203 | $155.72 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.65 | 13.164% | $104.8464 | $104.85 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.60 | 7.766% | $129.9658 | $129.97 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.98 | 3.793% | $122.455 | $122.46 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.33 | 10.782% | $237.4391 | $237.44 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.61 | $1,083.2846 | $1,083.29 | $1,083.25 | $1,083.20 | |