| 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 | $144.88 | 10.264% | $159.7505 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.47 | 3.780% | $217.388 | $217.39 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.36 | 13.561% | $9.4937 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.52 | 9.314% | $50.8529 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.28 | 11.300% | $149.4536 | $149.45 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.75 | 4.170% | $254.9561 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.69 | 6.780% | $195.0764 | $195.08 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.95 | $1,036.9712 | $1,036.97 | $1,037.00 | $1,037.20 | |