| 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 | $143.36 | 12.635% | $161.4735 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.93 | 11.192% | $217.8585 | $217.86 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.80 | 5.502% | $161.2071 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.59 | 8.848% | $144.3216 | $144.32 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.45 | 12.668% | $278.797 | $278.80 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.39 | 9.207% | $178.4333 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.62 | 4.827% | $72.9806 | $72.98 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.14 | $1,215.0716 | $1,215.07 | $1,215.05 | $1,215.10 | |