| 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 | $151.33 | 4.375% | $157.9507 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.61 | 5.471% | $15.4093 | $15.41 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.42 | 9.520% | $32.2208 | $32.22 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.77 | 10.282% | $225.8245 | $225.82 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.66 | 13.682% | $232.6616 | $232.66 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.65 | 3.629% | $65.9599 | $65.96 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.57 | 11.311% | $116.3979 | $116.40 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.01 | $846.4247 | $846.42 | $846.35 | $846.50 | |