| 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 | $155.76 | 3.333% | $160.9515 | $160.95 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.49 | 13.272% | $104.7653 | $104.77 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.78 | 8.842% | $80.3036 | $80.30 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.57 | 10.121% | $45.7773 | $45.78 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.88 | 12.578% | $279.0583 | $279.06 | $279.05 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.40 | 5.249% | $177.2393 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.51 | 5.607% | $64.9589 | $64.96 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.39 | $913.0542 | $913.06 | $913.05 | $913.20 | |