| 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 | $158.54 | 10.673% | $175.461 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.71 | 3.817% | $251.9742 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.89 | 4.169% | $258.2245 | $258.22 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.39 | 3.810% | $140.5484 | $140.55 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.69 | 4.671% | $99.113 | $99.11 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.81 | 4.632% | $161.9808 | $161.98 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.82 | 9.296% | $192.1642 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.85 | $1,279.4661 | $1,279.45 | $1,279.40 | $1,279.50 | |