| 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 | $144.75 | 4.652% | $151.4838 | $151.48 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.75 | 4.530% | $16.4635 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.63 | 8.171% | $217.0235 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.69 | 10.331% | $159.6379 | $159.64 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.63 | 9.775% | $187.3091 | $187.31 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.68 | 12.327% | $281.5813 | $281.58 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.90 | 3.306% | $224.0707 | $224.07 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.03 | $1,237.5698 | $1,237.56 | $1,237.55 | $1,237.60 | |