| 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 | $152.64 | 5.790% | $161.4779 | $161.48 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.29 | 10.252% | $131.5196 | $131.52 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.91 | 13.495% | $272.2859 | $272.29 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.60 | 11.150% | $155.1654 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.41 | 6.779% | $170.2164 | $170.22 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.36 | 6.704% | $114.5574 | $114.56 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.62 | 13.216% | $235.0591 | $235.06 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.83 | $1,240.2817 | $1,240.30 | $1,240.25 | $1,240.40 | |