| 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 | $157.28 | 6.489% | $167.4859 | $167.49 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.27 | 8.853% | $93.9075 | $93.91 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.55 | 8.842% | $162.7732 | $162.77 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.76 | 9.390% | $150.6957 | $150.70 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.55 | 4.160% | $248.4737 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.35 | 10.278% | $147.0557 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.58 | 3.446% | $194.044 | $194.04 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.34 | $1,164.4357 | $1,164.44 | $1,164.40 | $1,164.50 | |