| 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 | $160.80 | 4.766% | $168.4637 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.63 | 11.855% | $146.1162 | $146.12 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.72 | 4.788% | $112.8776 | $112.88 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.55 | 12.810% | $235.2653 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.26 | 4.783% | $260.1343 | $260.13 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.36 | 4.592% | $153.0809 | $153.08 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.33 | 8.184% | $174.5332 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.65 | $1,250.4712 | $1,250.47 | $1,250.50 | $1,250.50 | |