| 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 | $149.63 | 5.730% | $158.2038 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.45 | 4.515% | $164.5589 | $164.56 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.90 | 4.427% | $31.2237 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.89 | 6.552% | $235.3627 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.26 | 4.603% | $246.089 | $246.09 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.75 | 12.309% | $40.1505 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.94 | 6.562% | $167.2384 | $167.24 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.82 | $1,042.8270 | $1,042.82 | $1,042.80 | $1,042.90 | |