| 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 | $153.62 | 4.800% | $160.9938 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.82 | 4.475% | $191.0012 | $191.00 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.38 | 7.233% | $197.7162 | $197.72 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.63 | 8.102% | $270.936 | $270.94 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.86 | 9.586% | $165.3214 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.89 | 5.554% | $77.9939 | $77.99 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.73 | 6.499% | $171.1758 | $171.18 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.93 | $1,235.1383 | $1,235.14 | $1,235.15 | $1,235.10 | |