| 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 | $154.79 | 3.525% | $160.2463 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.63 | 13.554% | $109.7272 | $109.73 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.66 | 3.849% | $50.5329 | $50.53 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.68 | 8.618% | $259.2494 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.82 | 13.339% | $180.005 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.94 | 9.538% | $67.8478 | $67.85 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.52 | 11.108% | $35.0212 | $35.02 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.04 | $862.6298 | $862.64 | $862.65 | $862.40 | |