| 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 | $147.45 | 8.300% | $159.6884 | $159.69 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.71 | 6.154% | $262.9541 | $262.95 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.52 | 3.256% | $180.2024 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.85 | 7.614% | $200.0006 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.42 | 5.266% | $247.8172 | $247.82 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.55 | 13.647% | $6.3074 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.48 | 8.616% | $186.2547 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.98 | $1,243.2248 | $1,243.22 | $1,243.20 | $1,243.30 | |