| 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 | $146.65 | 8.164% | $158.6225 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.25 | 5.476% | $156.3682 | $156.37 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.56 | 9.716% | $23.6548 | $23.65 | $23.65 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.51 | 3.380% | $48.082 | $48.08 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.80 | 6.156% | $34.8192 | $34.82 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.48 | 3.164% | $178.9689 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.42 | 4.338% | $246.6759 | $246.68 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.67 | $847.1915 | $847.19 | $847.15 | $847.30 | |