| 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 | $149.25 | 7.494% | $160.4348 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.95 | 11.115% | $177.7284 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.30 | 5.651% | $40.4643 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.89 | 10.611% | $227.737 | $227.74 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.35 | 11.139% | $261.5656 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.72 | 8.610% | $160.4387 | $160.44 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.36 | 3.785% | $100.0072 | $100.01 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.82 | $1,128.3760 | $1,128.38 | $1,128.40 | $1,128.30 | |