| 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 | 8.822% | $157.6613 | $157.66 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.57 | 5.643% | $250.9761 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.42 | 4.651% | $114.5091 | $114.51 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.40 | 5.682% | $161.0594 | $161.06 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.72 | 8.119% | $232.1531 | $232.15 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.46 | 4.681% | $149.1286 | $149.13 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.37 | 12.135% | $6.0216 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.82 | $1,071.5092 | $1,071.51 | $1,071.50 | $1,071.60 | |