| 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 | $145.88 | 10.144% | $160.6781 | $160.68 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.77 | 6.849% | $180.3291 | $180.33 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.57 | 3.645% | $240.0107 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.96 | 3.395% | $94.0481 | $94.05 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.53 | 12.421% | $82.6632 | $82.66 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.88 | 10.299% | $263.4823 | $263.48 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.75 | 3.495% | $251.2341 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.34 | $1,272.4456 | $1,272.44 | $1,272.50 | $1,272.40 | |