| 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 | $163.48 | 6.304% | $173.7858 | $173.79 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.82 | 4.400% | $141.7961 | $141.80 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.39 | 10.702% | $158.7356 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.65 | 4.337% | $259.434 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.32 | 5.302% | $228.8423 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.43 | 8.561% | $238.2154 | $238.22 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.28 | 3.437% | $79.9361 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.37 | $1,280.7453 | $1,280.76 | $1,280.80 | $1,280.60 | |