| 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 | $149.84 | 6.366% | $159.3788 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.93 | 5.478% | $220.3752 | $220.38 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.78 | 12.361% | $85.1472 | $85.15 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.64 | 7.209% | $52.1465 | $52.15 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.33 | 12.502% | $277.1262 | $277.13 | $277.15 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.26 | 13.717% | $193.6146 | $193.61 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.47 | 5.399% | $21.5752 | $21.58 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.25 | $1,009.3637 | $1,009.38 | $1,009.45 | $1,009.30 | |