| 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 | $152.73 | 4.479% | $159.5708 | $159.57 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.73 | 11.458% | $271.6566 | $271.66 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.80 | 8.799% | $176.0368 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.59 | 8.826% | $194.3524 | $194.35 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.71 | 7.446% | $237.1441 | $237.14 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.54 | 7.800% | $102.9921 | $102.99 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.73 | 7.312% | $145.6546 | $145.65 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.83 | $1,287.4074 | $1,287.40 | $1,287.40 | $1,287.50 | |