| 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 | $140.53 | 13.581% | $159.6154 | $159.62 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.83 | 9.860% | $72.3208 | $72.32 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.99 | 5.533% | $261.7113 | $261.71 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.68 | 4.390% | $259.5971 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.43 | 7.522% | $27.3428 | $27.34 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.58 | 10.312% | $252.1512 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.36 | 7.688% | $268.5308 | $268.53 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.40 | $1,301.2694 | $1,301.27 | $1,301.25 | $1,301.20 | |