| 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 | $146.30 | 8.547% | $158.8043 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.28 | 4.678% | $165.6843 | $165.68 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.79 | 10.296% | $110.0644 | $110.06 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.97 | 13.677% | $239.8244 | $239.82 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.26 | 5.444% | $182.6923 | $182.69 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.57 | 3.766% | $170.7677 | $170.77 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.50 | 13.703% | $242.7559 | $242.76 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.67 | $1,270.5933 | $1,270.58 | $1,270.55 | $1,270.70 | |