| 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 | $151.66 | 5.800% | $160.4563 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.84 | 5.481% | $146.4498 | $146.45 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.43 | 4.221% | $10.8703 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.87 | 7.621% | $139.7674 | $139.77 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.52 | 5.378% | $240.8098 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.34 | 8.511% | $210.8803 | $210.88 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.61 | 3.760% | $258.9953 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.27 | $1,168.2292 | $1,168.24 | $1,168.20 | $1,168.30 | |