| 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 | $160.90 | 11.162% | $178.8597 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.40 | 5.661% | $130.3857 | $130.39 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.36 | 5.827% | $248.0162 | $248.02 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.61 | 11.232% | $159.7403 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.27 | 12.652% | $7.0633 | $7.06 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.75 | 5.378% | $177.8254 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.47 | 13.689% | $279.0724 | $279.07 | $279.05 | $279.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.76 | $1,180.9630 | $1,180.97 | $1,180.95 | $1,181.00 | |