| 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 | $148.28 | 7.857% | $159.9304 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.91 | 5.824% | $130.0683 | $130.07 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.85 | 6.275% | $16.8446 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.94 | 4.256% | $124.0021 | $124.00 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.51 | 7.303% | $264.5126 | $264.51 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.97 | 7.472% | $262.1994 | $262.20 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.56 | 7.469% | $214.4651 | $214.47 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.02 | $1,172.0225 | $1,172.02 | $1,172.00 | $1,172.00 | |