| 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 | $160.50 | 6.677% | $171.2166 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.32 | 5.723% | $239.2723 | $239.27 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.67 | 13.356% | $200.266 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.81 | 6.788% | $241.138 | $241.14 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.30 | 13.434% | $220.4023 | $220.40 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.51 | 6.301% | $199.325 | $199.33 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.43 | 13.307% | $266.7587 | $266.76 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,406.54 | $1,538.3789 | $1,538.39 | $1,538.35 | $1,538.40 | |