| 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 | $151.98 | 5.822% | $160.8283 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.81 | 9.741% | $228.0528 | $228.05 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.33 | 8.806% | $100.4606 | $100.46 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.99 | 3.646% | $140.9482 | $140.95 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.81 | 3.160% | $252.546 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.77 | 8.867% | $40.0304 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.98 | 9.190% | $250.0233 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.67 | $1,172.8896 | $1,172.89 | $1,172.90 | $1,172.80 | |