| 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 | $144.37 | 11.801% | $161.4071 | $161.41 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.96 | 8.451% | $251.5629 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.99 | 9.690% | $230.338 | $230.34 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.74 | 4.412% | $179.3172 | $179.32 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.35 | 10.798% | $157.721 | $157.72 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.28 | 12.832% | $218.0817 | $218.08 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.52 | 6.675% | $203.2372 | $203.24 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,284.21 | $1,401.6651 | $1,401.67 | $1,401.65 | $1,401.60 | |