| 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 | $149.78 | 7.179% | $160.5327 | $160.53 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.80 | 11.618% | $268.7761 | $268.78 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.32 | 10.792% | $237.4494 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.88 | 13.692% | $134.0201 | $134.02 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.36 | 5.502% | $210.3288 | $210.33 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.79 | 8.357% | $125.4666 | $125.47 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.65 | 8.549% | $138.5628 | $138.56 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.58 | $1,275.1365 | $1,275.14 | $1,275.15 | $1,275.10 | |