| 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 | $150.37 | 5.591% | $158.7772 | $158.78 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.90 | 5.154% | $261.7283 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.58 | 9.542% | $236.1506 | $236.15 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.35 | 10.519% | $183.8484 | $183.85 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.33 | 10.407% | $138.3731 | $138.37 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.55 | 12.143% | $127.3384 | $127.34 | $127.35 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.64 | 11.724% | $229.7492 | $229.75 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.72 | $1,335.9652 | $1,335.97 | $1,336.00 | $1,335.90 | |