| 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 | $144.45 | 8.185% | $156.2732 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.58 | 12.721% | $223.8414 | $223.84 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.92 | 5.581% | $19.9759 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.79 | 6.822% | $109.8023 | $109.80 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.49 | 12.443% | $208.5705 | $208.57 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.47 | 11.344% | $269.9758 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.92 | 4.779% | $251.3858 | $251.39 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.62 | $1,239.8249 | $1,239.83 | $1,239.85 | $1,239.90 | |