| 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 | $156.85 | 3.194% | $161.8598 | $161.86 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.31 | 7.812% | $248.3018 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.29 | 13.170% | $283.2532 | $283.25 | $283.25 | $283.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.42 | 11.359% | $100.6908 | $100.69 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.32 | 5.637% | $253.8668 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.36 | 8.710% | $39.527 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.43 | 12.501% | $155.7351 | $155.74 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.98 | $1,243.2345 | $1,243.24 | $1,243.25 | $1,243.30 | |