| 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 | $142.36 | 11.326% | $158.4837 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.68 | 9.104% | $160.0337 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.33 | 10.414% | $223.4006 | $223.40 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.94 | 13.482% | $142.9192 | $142.92 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.49 | 3.524% | $49.1635 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.91 | 10.297% | $275.6432 | $275.64 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.52 | 11.379% | $240.044 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.23 | $1,249.6879 | $1,249.67 | $1,249.70 | $1,249.60 | |