| 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 | $153.42 | 5.300% | $161.5513 | $161.55 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.92 | 7.157% | $43.8486 | $43.85 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.46 | 12.392% | $247.7794 | $247.78 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.48 | 8.169% | $219.0206 | $219.02 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.98 | 10.512% | $137.0128 | $137.01 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.50 | 13.140% | $155.5675 | $155.57 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.39 | 13.114% | $215.3577 | $215.36 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.15 | $1,180.1379 | $1,180.14 | $1,180.10 | $1,180.20 | |