| 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 | $142.35 | 12.607% | $160.2961 | $160.30 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.93 | 12.369% | $231.4015 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.96 | 8.747% | $252.2495 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.96 | 11.819% | $171.0383 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.90 | 13.594% | $252.0651 | $252.07 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.88 | 3.853% | $242.8914 | $242.89 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.90 | 5.550% | $125.499 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,307.88 | $1,435.4409 | $1,435.45 | $1,435.45 | $1,435.40 | |