| 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 | $140.83 | 8.168% | $152.333 | $152.33 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.78 | 7.483% | $179.2601 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.55 | 12.380% | $183.7975 | $183.80 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.27 | 6.401% | $154.5687 | $154.57 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.60 | 12.122% | $79.1581 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.50 | 7.461% | $56.417 | $56.42 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.64 | 3.282% | $72.9584 | $72.96 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.17 | $878.4928 | $878.50 | $878.45 | $878.60 | |