| 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 | $155.41 | 7.248% | $166.6741 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.60 | 7.867% | $188.3358 | $188.34 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.43 | 7.545% | $230.6087 | $230.61 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.79 | 8.676% | $160.6123 | $160.61 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.91 | 4.254% | $258.4561 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.46 | 3.681% | $159.1089 | $159.11 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.37 | 10.801% | $95.6988 | $95.70 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.97 | $1,259.4947 | $1,259.50 | $1,259.45 | $1,259.50 | |