| 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 | $150.31 | 3.665% | $155.8189 | $155.82 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.73 | 10.506% | $96.9469 | $96.95 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.47 | 9.219% | $122.8386 | $122.84 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.56 | 8.598% | $272.1031 | $272.10 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.73 | 8.674% | $244.2231 | $244.22 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.87 | 12.812% | $132.9715 | $132.97 | $132.95 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.42 | 12.803% | $249.7684 | $249.77 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.09 | $1,274.6705 | $1,274.67 | $1,274.60 | $1,274.60 | |