| 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 | $143.45 | 11.794% | $160.3685 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.44 | 13.596% | $239.0514 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.75 | 6.815% | $126.8428 | $126.84 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.31 | 5.760% | $243.5759 | $243.58 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.33 | 9.516% | $229.2498 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.97 | 11.568% | $161.7401 | $161.74 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.46 | 5.199% | $258.2215 | $258.22 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,302.71 | $1,419.0500 | $1,419.05 | $1,419.05 | $1,419.00 | |