| 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 | $144.33 | 11.514% | $160.9482 | $160.95 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.69 | 6.459% | $194.4899 | $194.49 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.84 | 6.516% | $42.436 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.54 | 12.732% | $253.1284 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.35 | 11.858% | $216.2774 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.25 | 6.365% | $217.2505 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.47 | 9.607% | $223.0174 | $223.02 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.47 | $1,307.5478 | $1,307.56 | $1,307.60 | $1,307.50 | |