| 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 | $143.91 | 9.424% | $157.4721 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.77 | 6.126% | $167.435 | $167.44 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.55 | 3.324% | $179.3188 | $179.32 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.57 | 12.247% | $162.2755 | $162.28 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.74 | 10.198% | $245.455 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.83 | 4.299% | $15.4675 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.48 | 10.339% | $60.1127 | $60.11 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.85 | $987.5366 | $987.55 | $987.50 | $987.60 | |