| 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 | $146.72 | 7.717% | $158.0424 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.64 | 11.452% | $161.2042 | $161.20 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.77 | 6.344% | $118.8607 | $118.86 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.78 | 8.198% | $131.7635 | $131.76 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.50 | 5.408% | $166.0176 | $166.02 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.56 | 7.500% | $232.802 | $232.80 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.79 | 13.633% | $216.8004 | $216.80 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.76 | $1,185.4908 | $1,185.48 | $1,185.45 | $1,185.50 | |