| 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 | $158.93 | 6.435% | $169.1571 | $169.16 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.93 | 4.605% | $254.1169 | $254.12 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.45 | 4.723% | $47.5966 | $47.60 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.46 | 13.831% | $166.7169 | $166.72 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.53 | 11.479% | $88.6592 | $88.66 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.50 | 12.153% | $254.0265 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.46 | 8.242% | $150.9543 | $150.95 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.26 | $1,131.2275 | $1,131.24 | $1,131.20 | $1,131.30 | |