| 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 | $153.39 | 3.544% | $158.8261 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.96 | 4.593% | $85.7244 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.96 | 9.604% | $275.0622 | $275.06 | $275.05 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.58 | 5.603% | $145.2886 | $145.29 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.44 | 8.563% | $155.7228 | $155.72 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.47 | 10.447% | $260.0696 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.88 | 7.402% | $107.2731 | $107.27 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.68 | $1,187.9668 | $1,187.96 | $1,187.90 | $1,188.00 | |