| 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 | $151.37 | 3.718% | $156.9979 | $157.00 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.85 | 12.857% | $78.8306 | $78.83 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.95 | 7.382% | $97.6639 | $97.66 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.39 | 6.543% | $210.3052 | $210.31 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.59 | 6.863% | $259.239 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.38 | 11.164% | $187.1779 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.97 | 13.608% | $171.514 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.50 | $1,161.7285 | $1,161.73 | $1,161.75 | $1,161.70 | |