| 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 | $241.40 | 5.575% | $254.8581 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.35 | 12.135% | $173.0804 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.54 | 5.411% | $12.1644 | $12.16 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.44 | 3.462% | $165.9944 | $165.99 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.47 | 3.546% | $208.6141 | $208.61 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.61 | 9.301% | $260.8031 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.50 | 7.414% | $88.6166 | $88.62 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.31 | $1,164.1311 | $1,164.12 | $1,164.10 | $1,164.20 | |