| 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 | $142.70 | 12.292% | $160.2407 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.25 | 12.502% | $55.4072 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.51 | 3.329% | $161.7202 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.93 | 3.736% | $63.2063 | $63.21 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.54 | 10.732% | $108.008 | $108.01 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.94 | 7.444% | $236.3123 | $236.31 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.65 | 7.635% | $15.7685 | $15.77 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.52 | $800.6632 | $800.67 | $800.60 | $800.60 | |