| 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 | $150.74 | 3.660% | $156.2571 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.36 | 6.629% | $157.1285 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.91 | 5.405% | $78.9589 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.36 | 7.508% | $156.2736 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.45 | 12.631% | $41.054 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.48 | 6.181% | $263.8385 | $263.84 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.75 | 11.604% | $227.3932 | $227.39 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.05 | $1,080.9038 | $1,080.90 | $1,080.90 | $1,081.00 | |