| 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 | $142.80 | 11.459% | $159.1635 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.25 | 4.859% | $242.4864 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.42 | 4.573% | $140.567 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.60 | 13.541% | $230.0341 | $230.03 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.32 | 12.562% | $259.2528 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.79 | 3.396% | $258.2729 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.47 | 8.330% | $208.5028 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,383.65 | $1,498.2795 | $1,498.27 | $1,498.25 | $1,498.40 | |