| 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 | $151.58 | 6.500% | $161.4327 | $161.43 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.66 | 13.419% | $229.8549 | $229.85 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.38 | 3.670% | $138.275 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.35 | 7.744% | $227.7169 | $227.72 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.38 | 12.599% | $56.7274 | $56.73 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.45 | 11.437% | $77.393 | $77.39 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.45 | 3.312% | $154.3998 | $154.40 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.25 | $1,045.7997 | $1,045.80 | $1,045.85 | $1,045.80 | |