| 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 | $140.73 | 12.623% | $158.4943 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.32 | 13.874% | $285.0494 | $285.05 | $285.05 | $285.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.71 | 9.461% | $226.2668 | $226.27 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.26 | 11.434% | $66.0358 | $66.04 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.46 | 9.523% | $237.0735 | $237.07 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.36 | 6.749% | $101.7958 | $101.80 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.31 | 4.458% | $138.2084 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.15 | $1,212.9240 | $1,212.93 | $1,212.90 | $1,212.90 | |