| 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 | $137.96 | 13.427% | $156.4839 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.90 | 4.114% | $155.0257 | $155.03 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.59 | 8.795% | $26.7527 | $26.75 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.81 | 6.669% | $41.3982 | $41.40 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.82 | 8.677% | $160.6463 | $160.65 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.77 | 5.752% | $215.4909 | $215.49 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.82 | 9.483% | $56.7341 | $56.73 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.67 | $812.5318 | $812.53 | $812.60 | $812.50 | |