| 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 | $140.70 | 13.740% | $160.0322 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.58 | 7.607% | $196.4689 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.67 | 13.785% | $65.6198 | $65.62 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.60 | 5.351% | $228.1903 | $228.19 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.94 | 3.555% | $225.6878 | $225.69 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.86 | 8.431% | $136.4713 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.57 | 12.272% | $96.0712 | $96.07 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.92 | $1,108.5415 | $1,108.54 | $1,108.50 | $1,108.60 | |