| 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 | $159.26 | 3.787% | $165.2912 | $165.29 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.76 | 10.759% | $162.5499 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.77 | 13.141% | $237.3359 | $237.34 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.60 | 8.854% | $272.7881 | $272.79 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.76 | 9.495% | $235.1515 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.77 | 9.698% | $26.0752 | $26.08 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.62 | 7.809% | $153.7572 | $153.76 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.54 | $1,252.9490 | $1,252.96 | $1,253.00 | $1,253.00 | |