| 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 | $141.78 | 12.319% | $159.2459 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.79 | 7.669% | $97.7527 | $97.75 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.31 | 12.392% | $259.9739 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.78 | 10.703% | $205.664 | $205.66 | $205.65 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.46 | 6.226% | $175.7615 | $175.76 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.47 | 7.758% | $214.9449 | $214.94 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.42 | 10.409% | $188.159 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.01 | $1,301.5019 | $1,301.49 | $1,301.45 | $1,301.60 | |