| 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 | $140.95 | 12.368% | $158.3827 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.68 | 13.496% | $146.0467 | $146.05 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.37 | 7.164% | $226.5125 | $226.51 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.52 | 10.106% | $207.5718 | $207.57 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.36 | 6.663% | $93.1808 | $93.18 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.42 | 12.353% | $181.3602 | $181.36 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.32 | 4.605% | $203.2684 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.62 | $1,216.3231 | $1,216.32 | $1,216.30 | $1,216.40 | |