| 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 | $142.63 | 8.136% | $154.2344 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.77 | 4.130% | $10.1735 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.28 | 9.379% | $156.7182 | $156.72 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.59 | 9.409% | $148.3477 | $148.35 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.27 | 10.390% | $276.2731 | $276.27 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.40 | 7.778% | $166.4092 | $166.41 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.26 | 9.299% | $249.4859 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.20 | $1,161.6420 | $1,161.64 | $1,161.60 | $1,161.60 | |