| 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 | $144.52 | 8.732% | $157.1395 | $157.14 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.59 | 5.541% | $16.4538 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.48 | 8.491% | $267.4086 | $267.41 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.99 | 12.859% | $132.0337 | $132.03 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.75 | 10.500% | $241.7188 | $241.72 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.87 | 9.839% | $204.1577 | $204.16 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.87 | 12.168% | $252.2322 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.07 | $1,271.1443 | $1,271.14 | $1,271.15 | $1,271.10 | |