| 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 | $140.41 | 12.566% | $158.0539 | $158.05 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.89 | 11.745% | $125.0315 | $125.03 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.97 | 12.444% | $170.8811 | $170.88 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.89 | 3.136% | $39.0782 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.30 | 7.173% | $178.2287 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.28 | 8.405% | $243.1307 | $243.13 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.82 | 7.747% | $253.0115 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.56 | $1,167.4156 | $1,167.41 | $1,167.50 | $1,167.40 | |