| 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 | $142.26 | 13.506% | $161.4736 | $161.47 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.65 | 8.464% | $208.9559 | $208.96 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.71 | 11.182% | $276.5208 | $276.52 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.43 | 8.478% | $63.3837 | $63.38 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.56 | 6.803% | $34.7751 | $34.78 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.35 | 12.266% | $89.0831 | $89.08 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.32 | 12.177% | $279.6797 | $279.68 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.28 | $1,113.8719 | $1,113.87 | $1,113.90 | $1,114.00 | |