| 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 | $147.50 | 3.337% | $152.4221 | $152.42 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.51 | 4.469% | $55.9014 | $55.90 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.93 | 4.345% | $261.8329 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.76 | 4.133% | $196.5615 | $196.56 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.68 | 8.649% | $97.4364 | $97.44 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.74 | 10.400% | $175.249 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.55 | 13.629% | $163.1144 | $163.11 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.67 | $1,102.5177 | $1,102.51 | $1,102.50 | $1,102.40 | |