| 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 | $153.73 | 5.245% | $161.7931 | $161.79 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.73 | 8.319% | $254.2572 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.26 | 9.464% | $87.8558 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.32 | 3.318% | $209.033 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.27 | 12.254% | $32.8567 | $32.86 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.39 | 11.526% | $153.2256 | $153.23 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.67 | 8.799% | $120.4079 | $120.41 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.37 | $1,019.4293 | $1,019.44 | $1,019.45 | $1,019.50 | |