| 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 | $154.72 | 4.265% | $161.3188 | $161.32 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.70 | 3.503% | $54.5461 | $54.55 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.78 | 12.769% | $146.3516 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.33 | 5.238% | $261.3375 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.73 | 11.238% | $124.2862 | $124.29 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.66 | 9.162% | $162.2802 | $162.28 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.51 | 13.860% | $239.6867 | $239.69 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.43 | $1,149.8071 | $1,149.82 | $1,149.85 | $1,149.80 | |