| 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 | $159.86 | 11.599% | $178.4022 | $178.40 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.44 | 12.698% | $153.7652 | $153.77 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.33 | 7.814% | $99.5447 | $99.54 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.66 | 13.426% | $161.8135 | $161.81 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.41 | 7.268% | $183.8681 | $183.87 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.40 | 8.536% | $173.0064 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.39 | 5.238% | $129.8532 | $129.85 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.49 | $1,080.2533 | $1,080.25 | $1,080.20 | $1,080.30 | |