| 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 | $153.46 | 5.495% | $161.8926 | $161.89 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.33 | 8.791% | $229.908 | $229.91 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.29 | 3.827% | $147.7354 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.31 | 7.304% | $179.5303 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.86 | 4.510% | $168.1148 | $168.11 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.50 | 7.147% | $246.9738 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.97 | 12.332% | $137.0113 | $137.01 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.72 | $1,271.1662 | $1,271.16 | $1,271.15 | $1,271.10 | |