| 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 | $151.78 | 6.272% | $161.2996 | $161.30 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.69 | 6.819% | $262.4436 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.67 | 10.388% | $181.7759 | $181.78 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.90 | 12.820% | $107.0662 | $107.07 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.25 | 13.498% | $76.3274 | $76.33 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.67 | 12.397% | $248.0265 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.51 | 13.673% | $172.226 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.47 | $1,209.1652 | $1,209.18 | $1,209.25 | $1,209.10 | |