| 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 | $162.55 | 4.192% | $169.3641 | $169.36 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.34 | 5.261% | $148.7759 | $148.78 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.57 | 9.319% | $154.7629 | $154.76 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.47 | 12.858% | $34.3878 | $34.39 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.46 | 8.134% | $170.2678 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.35 | 8.374% | $242.0533 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.31 | 11.117% | $132.5737 | $132.57 | $132.55 | $132.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.05 | $1,052.1855 | $1,052.18 | $1,052.15 | $1,052.40 | |