| 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 | $243.80 | 5.585% | $257.4162 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.31 | 10.296% | $163.58 | $163.58 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.38 | 7.598% | $154.274 | $154.27 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.77 | 9.445% | $175.9547 | $175.95 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.64 | 4.254% | $195.6222 | $195.62 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.60 | 11.810% | $45.3949 | $45.39 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.62 | 9.215% | $165.5918 | $165.59 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.12 | $1,157.8338 | $1,157.82 | $1,157.80 | $1,157.90 | |