| 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 | $149.50 | 7.313% | $160.4329 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.73 | 6.253% | $243.0325 | $243.03 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.49 | 9.858% | $158.7338 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.82 | 6.833% | $242.3186 | $242.32 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.81 | 5.821% | $124.6677 | $124.67 | $124.65 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.99 | 11.682% | $50.2457 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.74 | 12.643% | $190.0738 | $190.07 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.08 | $1,169.5050 | $1,169.50 | $1,169.50 | $1,169.40 | |