| 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 | $147.75 | 11.728% | $165.0781 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.90 | 6.254% | $170.9627 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.86 | 4.176% | $259.2524 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.60 | 3.751% | $6.8476 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.96 | 7.108% | $180.9697 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.54 | 5.637% | $232.9718 | $232.97 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.92 | 12.666% | $229.7485 | $229.75 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.53 | $1,245.8308 | $1,245.83 | $1,245.80 | $1,245.90 | |