| 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 | $152.58 | 6.386% | $162.3238 | $162.32 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.54 | 6.316% | $144.1007 | $144.10 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.44 | 9.850% | $256.4338 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.37 | 10.722% | $204.1382 | $204.14 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.40 | 4.308% | $164.1808 | $164.18 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.64 | 3.589% | $205.7692 | $205.77 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.63 | 7.867% | $149.536 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.60 | $1,286.4825 | $1,286.48 | $1,286.50 | $1,286.40 | |