| 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 | $153.90 | 3.516% | $159.3111 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.36 | 7.305% | $257.9183 | $257.92 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.64 | 3.611% | $98.0575 | $98.06 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.51 | 9.660% | $75.1281 | $75.13 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.79 | 10.341% | $251.3458 | $251.35 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.82 | 6.440% | $232.912 | $232.91 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.48 | 5.782% | $99.9428 | $99.94 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.50 | $1,174.6156 | $1,174.62 | $1,174.60 | $1,174.50 | |