| 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 | $139.97 | 12.275% | $157.1513 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.66 | 13.424% | $157.2737 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.82 | 11.605% | $272.1153 | $272.12 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.27 | 6.533% | $137.7152 | $137.72 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.45 | 6.129% | $229.7162 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.61 | 9.492% | $132.0583 | $132.06 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.82 | 12.295% | $182.8387 | $182.84 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.60 | $1,268.8687 | $1,268.88 | $1,268.80 | $1,268.90 | |