| 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 | $227.57 | 12.514% | $256.0481 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.30 | 6.410% | $151.4214 | $151.42 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.90 | 5.591% | $223.7473 | $223.75 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.43 | 11.625% | $180.1962 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.46 | 7.688% | $166.3349 | $166.33 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.63 | 11.384% | $8.4986 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.90 | 5.462% | $160.1968 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.19 | $1,146.4433 | $1,146.45 | $1,146.45 | $1,146.30 | |