| 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 | $151.64 | 5.622% | $160.1652 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.85 | 4.636% | $47.9756 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.72 | 8.415% | $112.448 | $112.45 | $112.45 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.53 | 7.177% | $228.855 | $228.86 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.49 | 7.374% | $139.0386 | $139.04 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.85 | 7.164% | $265.606 | $265.61 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.28 | 13.238% | $27.4942 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.36 | $981.5826 | $981.60 | $981.60 | $981.60 | |