| 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 | $142.95 | 13.173% | $161.7808 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.49 | 6.632% | $176.4653 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.73 | 8.677% | $270.3123 | $270.31 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.97 | 4.406% | $217.1332 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.84 | 8.663% | $255.1842 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.56 | 11.271% | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.25 | 6.162% | $74.5788 | $74.58 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.79 | $1,298.5046 | $1,298.50 | $1,298.55 | $1,298.60 | |