| 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 | $151.81 | 9.457% | $166.1667 | $166.17 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.70 | 11.857% | $254.6984 | $254.70 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.33 | 8.218% | $54.4661 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.48 | 13.226% | $282.4762 | $282.48 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.41 | 4.845% | $254.1548 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.82 | 8.228% | $31.1913 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.28 | 10.602% | $157.3645 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.83 | $1,200.5180 | $1,200.52 | $1,200.50 | $1,200.70 | |