| 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 | $160.61 | 6.843% | $171.6005 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.80 | 6.278% | $265.4824 | $265.48 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.51 | 6.655% | $263.9818 | $263.98 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.83 | 5.437% | $49.3761 | $49.38 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.38 | 7.519% | $232.6496 | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.64 | 13.654% | $165.5257 | $165.53 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.86 | 6.148% | $80.5239 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.63 | $1,229.1400 | $1,229.14 | $1,229.20 | $1,229.10 | |