| 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 | $150.86 | 5.204% | $158.7108 | $158.71 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.36 | 8.566% | $143.698 | $143.70 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.84 | 7.202% | $131.6869 | $131.69 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.85 | 9.521% | $153.1651 | $153.17 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.28 | 8.556% | $173.9936 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.88 | 4.671% | $233.2907 | $233.29 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.95 | 4.635% | $256.3034 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.02 | $1,250.8485 | $1,250.85 | $1,250.85 | $1,250.90 | |