| 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 | $146.80 | 8.563% | $159.3705 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.26 | 3.669% | $185.837 | $185.84 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.34 | 10.179% | $153.5234 | $153.52 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.75 | 5.146% | $157.4561 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.54 | 9.438% | $258.8646 | $258.86 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.79 | 3.162% | $142.1469 | $142.15 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.45 | 5.289% | $197.3642 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.93 | $1,254.5627 | $1,254.56 | $1,254.50 | $1,254.60 | |