| 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 | $147.30 | 8.666% | $160.065 | $160.07 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.99 | 10.479% | $120.4111 | $120.41 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.26 | 6.126% | $230.5693 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.76 | 9.297% | $176.7988 | $176.80 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.75 | 5.256% | $227.0898 | $227.09 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.63 | 5.688% | $206.7574 | $206.76 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.26 | 13.239% | $278.8624 | $278.86 | $278.85 | $278.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.95 | $1,400.5538 | $1,400.56 | $1,400.50 | $1,400.70 | |