| 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 | $152.88 | 5.752% | $161.6737 | $161.67 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.58 | 11.603% | $130.1068 | $130.11 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.99 | 6.707% | $182.4583 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.63 | 3.847% | $260.2717 | $260.27 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.36 | 12.467% | $92.6278 | $92.63 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.33 | 13.110% | $209.6268 | $209.63 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.60 | 6.733% | $248.261 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.37 | $1,285.0261 | $1,285.03 | $1,285.00 | $1,285.10 | |