| 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 | $152.87 | 5.664% | $161.5286 | $161.53 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.25 | 9.739% | $115.5003 | $115.50 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.94 | 3.616% | $254.8332 | $254.83 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.58 | 11.350% | $276.7938 | $276.79 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.86 | 8.815% | $165.2465 | $165.25 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.33 | 3.651% | $24.1818 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.48 | 8.304% | $164.0589 | $164.06 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.31 | $1,162.1431 | $1,162.14 | $1,162.20 | $1,162.10 | |