| 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 | $148.95 | 11.280% | $165.7516 | $165.75 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.86 | 9.470% | $157.4835 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.59 | 8.820% | $162.7838 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.28 | 12.105% | $202.1029 | $202.10 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.77 | 13.235% | $213.7537 | $213.75 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.38 | 3.341% | $8.66 | $8.66 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.90 | 3.546% | $191.4566 | $191.46 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.73 | $1,101.9921 | $1,101.98 | $1,102.00 | $1,102.20 | |