| 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 | $152.28 | 7.583% | $163.8274 | $163.83 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.25 | 7.792% | $55.2434 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.37 | 4.326% | $160.0048 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.85 | 10.463% | $186.5168 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.69 | 13.754% | $165.7282 | $165.73 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.26 | 8.564% | $210.8964 | $210.90 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.62 | 3.290% | $258.8654 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.32 | $1,201.0824 | $1,201.09 | $1,201.10 | $1,201.00 | |