| 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 | $159.89 | 6.856% | $170.8521 | $170.85 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.60 | 9.835% | $206.0505 | $206.05 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.28 | 4.222% | $155.5826 | $155.58 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.37 | 13.581% | $160.5695 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.69 | 7.258% | $246.3609 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.78 | 8.180% | $176.0954 | $176.10 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.35 | 5.421% | $231.241 | $231.24 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.96 | $1,346.7520 | $1,346.75 | $1,346.75 | $1,346.90 | |