| 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 | $152.40 | 5.805% | $161.2468 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.95 | 5.444% | $160.2222 | $160.22 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.88 | 9.400% | $95.0467 | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.45 | 9.258% | $270.3589 | $270.36 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.49 | 10.134% | $194.3755 | $194.38 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.50 | 13.815% | $63.1673 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.85 | 5.175% | $237.5377 | $237.54 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.52 | $1,181.9551 | $1,181.97 | $1,181.95 | $1,181.90 | |