| 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 | $141.84 | 13.149% | $160.4905 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.88 | 13.677% | $277.2355 | $277.24 | $277.25 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.28 | 7.864% | $260.2543 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.96 | 13.173% | $74.6489 | $74.65 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.52 | 7.667% | $74.8501 | $74.85 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.92 | 10.325% | $39.6287 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.76 | 5.871% | $174.4331 | $174.43 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.16 | $1,061.5411 | $1,061.54 | $1,061.60 | $1,061.50 | |