| 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 | $154.95 | 4.205% | $161.4656 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.73 | 3.379% | $252.9994 | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.36 | 7.785% | $172.844 | $172.84 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.69 | 11.489% | $248.2749 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.45 | 4.555% | $11.9715 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.72 | 7.361% | $10.4355 | $10.44 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.97 | 10.299% | $219.4619 | $219.46 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.87 | $1,077.4528 | $1,077.45 | $1,077.40 | $1,077.50 | |