| 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 | $152.97 | 4.182% | $159.3672 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.51 | 11.302% | $25.0541 | $25.05 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.60 | 12.427% | $80.4977 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.61 | 4.799% | $240.629 | $240.63 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.71 | 12.335% | $225.4676 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.97 | 7.480% | $83.8022 | $83.80 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.96 | 8.171% | $87.5752 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.33 | $902.3930 | $902.40 | $902.40 | $902.50 | |