| 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 | $166.66 | 8.195% | $180.3178 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.52 | 12.243% | $144.2547 | $144.25 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.29 | 6.597% | $194.3157 | $194.32 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.32 | 9.312% | $114.0343 | $114.03 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.43 | 13.872% | $107.5293 | $107.53 | $107.55 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.60 | 7.324% | $258.2215 | $258.22 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.38 | 13.278% | $247.3765 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.20 | $1,246.0498 | $1,246.05 | $1,246.05 | $1,246.00 | |