| 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 | $145.47 | 3.284% | $150.2472 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.96 | 4.486% | $161.9115 | $161.91 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.38 | 10.866% | $234.3486 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.30 | 12.767% | $139.0417 | $139.04 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.35 | 5.653% | $177.8668 | $177.87 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.65 | 13.807% | $156.6553 | $156.66 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.61 | 13.409% | $150.3917 | $150.39 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.72 | $1,170.4628 | $1,170.47 | $1,170.45 | $1,170.40 | |