| 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 | $153.25 | 5.798% | $162.1354 | $162.14 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.52 | 12.722% | $203.4858 | $203.49 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.84 | 5.390% | $78.8739 | $78.87 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.65 | 13.212% | $159.2327 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.36 | 13.446% | $226.1659 | $226.17 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.57 | 7.509% | $152.2005 | $152.20 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.60 | 3.495% | $251.0789 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.79 | $1,233.1731 | $1,233.18 | $1,233.20 | $1,233.20 | |