| 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 | $143.63 | 11.603% | $160.2954 | $160.30 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.46 | 6.397% | $53.6879 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.38 | 9.519% | $20.1296 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.70 | 5.175% | $110.1182 | $110.12 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.75 | 11.399% | $247.0273 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.71 | 8.354% | $238.0646 | $238.06 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.31 | 9.592% | $150.4808 | $150.48 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.94 | $979.8038 | $979.81 | $979.85 | $979.80 | |