| 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 | $142.44 | 13.208% | $161.2535 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.40 | 5.362% | $42.5662 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.74 | 12.413% | $161.5824 | $161.58 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.56 | 7.357% | $18.8519 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.87 | 5.656% | $91.7834 | $91.78 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.57 | 5.212% | $253.1085 | $253.11 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.75 | 3.700% | $224.7698 | $224.77 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.33 | $953.9157 | $953.91 | $953.90 | $954.10 | |