| 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 | $142.29 | 12.607% | $160.2285 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.86 | 12.486% | $203.4422 | $203.44 | $203.45 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.46 | 10.473% | $161.7988 | $161.80 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.41 | 3.770% | $128.0626 | $128.06 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.99 | 10.601% | $91.7878 | $91.79 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.34 | 6.316% | $114.1196 | $114.12 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.29 | 12.510% | $40.8299 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.64 | $900.2694 | $900.27 | $900.30 | $900.20 | |