| 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 | $152.34 | 12.570% | $171.4891 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.95 | 4.105% | $166.5159 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.28 | 6.523% | $260.2144 | $260.21 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.57 | 12.614% | $252.8973 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.85 | 10.865% | $270.3443 | $270.34 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.26 | 10.834% | $103.3638 | $103.36 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.95 | 11.749% | $136.2779 | $136.28 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.20 | $1,361.1027 | $1,361.10 | $1,361.10 | $1,361.10 | |