| 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 | $150.37 | 7.190% | $161.1816 | $161.18 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.69 | 7.839% | $91.3288 | $91.33 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.97 | 9.607% | $255.3514 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.70 | 13.872% | $186.4085 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.48 | 8.484% | $206.6403 | $206.64 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.72 | 9.747% | $124.8043 | $124.80 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.76 | 6.126% | $251.2639 | $251.26 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.69 | $1,276.9788 | $1,276.97 | $1,277.00 | $1,277.00 | |