| 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 | $131.67 | 10.325% | $145.2649 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.87 | 5.660% | $160.4658 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.58 | 10.822% | $248.884 | $248.88 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.39 | 10.621% | $202.8679 | $202.87 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.77 | 8.607% | $31.2462 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.80 | 3.378% | $156.9278 | $156.93 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.86 | 9.475% | $164.0592 | $164.06 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.94 | $1,109.7158 | $1,109.72 | $1,109.70 | $1,109.80 | |