| 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 | $143.51 | 12.346% | $161.2277 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.63 | 8.599% | $247.2039 | $247.20 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.74 | 11.458% | $204.7929 | $204.79 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.73 | 8.131% | $9.4398 | $9.44 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.43 | 3.433% | $173.1779 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.74 | 10.526% | $260.554 | $260.55 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.52 | 13.231% | $68.5274 | $68.53 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.30 | $1,124.9236 | $1,124.92 | $1,125.00 | $1,124.90 | |