| 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 | $142.50 | 9.106% | $155.4761 | $155.48 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.84 | 6.718% | $178.0483 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.47 | 8.719% | $251.6519 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.43 | 13.618% | $205.001 | $205.00 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.74 | 4.269% | $51.8634 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.64 | 7.273% | $47.8867 | $47.89 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.74 | 4.345% | $122.8558 | $122.86 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.36 | $1,012.7832 | $1,012.79 | $1,012.80 | $1,012.90 | |