| 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 | $147.83 | 11.328% | $164.5762 | $164.58 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.48 | 11.314% | $258.7828 | $258.78 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.56 | 8.133% | $183.3503 | $183.35 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.74 | 5.366% | $60.8383 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.51 | 5.337% | $170.1298 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.89 | 11.635% | $180.7259 | $180.73 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.45 | 3.313% | $31.4588 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.46 | $1,049.8621 | $1,049.87 | $1,049.95 | $1,049.90 | |