| 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 | $144.50 | 9.696% | $158.5107 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.87 | 5.165% | $242.7944 | $242.79 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.33 | 10.493% | $159.4745 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.36 | 7.756% | $234.2184 | $234.22 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.30 | 9.843% | $170.5862 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.52 | 5.867% | $240.8686 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.83 | 11.568% | $21.0083 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.71 | $1,227.4611 | $1,227.46 | $1,227.40 | $1,227.50 | |