| 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 | $145.99 | 9.358% | $159.6517 | $159.65 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.29 | 8.384% | $174.8126 | $174.81 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.99 | 8.750% | $233.8016 | $233.80 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.59 | 7.635% | $257.8827 | $257.88 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.40 | 13.682% | $256.2392 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.68 | 13.360% | $149.2724 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.55 | 5.559% | $43.8598 | $43.86 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.49 | $1,275.5200 | $1,275.51 | $1,275.50 | $1,275.60 | |