| 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 | $140.33 | 13.589% | $159.3994 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.32 | 13.292% | $171.4335 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.96 | 4.153% | $93.696 | $93.70 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.63 | 8.188% | $56.9393 | $56.94 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.90 | 8.168% | $218.3912 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.70 | 11.378% | $242.4699 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.67 | 10.427% | $161.9633 | $161.96 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.51 | $1,104.2926 | $1,104.29 | $1,104.30 | $1,104.30 | |