| 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 | $146.71 | 9.421% | $160.5315 | $160.53 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.70 | 12.601% | $86.365 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.33 | 4.761% | $114.5352 | $114.54 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.74 | 3.484% | $157.0266 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.66 | 9.133% | $238.6302 | $238.63 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.60 | 13.190% | $211.2125 | $211.21 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.90 | 7.798% | $197.1625 | $197.16 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.64 | $1,165.4635 | $1,165.47 | $1,165.50 | $1,165.40 | |