| 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 | $140.78 | 10.355% | $155.3578 | $155.36 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.76 | 8.313% | $170.8746 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.58 | 3.556% | $244.9928 | $244.99 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.83 | 10.383% | $258.1086 | $258.11 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.28 | 13.396% | $16.1929 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.66 | 8.281% | $79.7598 | $79.76 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.47 | 4.282% | $246.5956 | $246.60 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.36 | $1,171.8821 | $1,171.88 | $1,171.85 | $1,172.00 | |