| 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 | $151.48 | 5.286% | $159.4872 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.50 | 7.381% | $178.7894 | $178.79 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.85 | 4.824% | $195.8636 | $195.86 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.71 | 13.859% | $171.5969 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.84 | 4.648% | $153.6651 | $153.67 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.57 | 4.830% | $240.6582 | $240.66 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.77 | 4.731% | $232.2619 | $232.26 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.72 | $1,332.3223 | $1,332.33 | $1,332.30 | $1,332.50 | |