| 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 | $162.96 | 10.378% | $179.872 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.85 | 4.713% | $13.4556 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.31 | 11.848% | $146.8676 | $146.87 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.50 | 13.477% | $276.3165 | $276.32 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.26 | 11.220% | $202.7096 | $202.71 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.50 | 11.758% | $246.4264 | $246.43 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.89 | 8.696% | $222.7072 | $222.71 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.27 | $1,288.3549 | $1,288.37 | $1,288.30 | $1,288.40 | |