| 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 | $160.62 | 3.666% | $166.5083 | $166.51 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.30 | 3.617% | $149.5193 | $149.52 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.59 | 9.198% | $213.5804 | $213.58 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.57 | 9.238% | $101.1216 | $101.12 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.90 | 10.624% | $60.7326 | $60.73 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.95 | 6.211% | $239.9838 | $239.98 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.33 | 5.292% | $242.5191 | $242.52 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.26 | $1,173.9651 | $1,173.96 | $1,173.95 | $1,173.90 | |