| 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 | $142.75 | 10.278% | $157.4218 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.49 | 3.826% | $89.7991 | $89.80 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.31 | 4.183% | $164.9321 | $164.93 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.70 | 7.288% | $14.6985 | $14.70 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.35 | 10.595% | $16.9763 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.65 | 5.758% | $31.3572 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.90 | 12.116% | $31.2804 | $31.28 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.15 | $506.4654 | $506.47 | $506.50 | $506.50 | |