| 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 | $151.77 | 6.287% | $161.3118 | $161.31 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.85 | 12.544% | $116.8769 | $116.88 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.68 | 10.649% | $259.6711 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.44 | 6.334% | $226.9593 | $226.96 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.66 | 13.785% | $197.599 | $197.60 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.43 | 12.210% | $256.3213 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.60 | 6.591% | $53.935 | $53.94 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.43 | $1,272.6744 | $1,272.68 | $1,272.65 | $1,272.70 | |