| 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 | $35.87 | 12.374% | $40.3086 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.57 | 4.817% | $160.9675 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.76 | 5.813% | $245.2322 | $245.23 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.86 | 10.198% | $186.0803 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.53 | 8.728% | $246.3015 | $246.30 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.68 | 7.228% | $264.51 | $264.51 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.38 | 6.392% | $99.3488 | $99.35 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.65 | $1,242.7489 | $1,242.75 | $1,242.75 | $1,242.70 | |