| 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 | $150.99 | 4.398% | $157.6305 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.58 | 4.363% | $56.9613 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.93 | 11.610% | $274.4825 | $274.48 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.31 | 13.662% | $51.5003 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.56 | 9.574% | $198.9426 | $198.94 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.83 | 10.126% | $270.7227 | $270.72 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.58 | 13.460% | $220.7705 | $220.77 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.78 | $1,231.0104 | $1,231.00 | $1,231.00 | $1,231.00 | |