| 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 | $160.64 | 3.488% | $166.2431 | $166.24 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.42 | 7.301% | $220.4177 | $220.42 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.80 | 3.835% | $260.4182 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.50 | 6.211% | $208.7046 | $208.70 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.88 | 7.666% | $261.4992 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.37 | 10.510% | $85.5016 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.62 | 7.218% | $16.7475 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.23 | $1,219.5319 | $1,219.53 | $1,219.50 | $1,219.40 | |