| 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 | $143.52 | 9.690% | $157.4271 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.82 | 11.341% | $134.5222 | $134.52 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.39 | 4.351% | $238.3272 | $238.33 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.30 | 8.331% | $77.24 | $77.24 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.84 | 12.464% | $252.8641 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.34 | 10.133% | $177.6886 | $177.69 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.45 | 12.279% | $97.0652 | $97.07 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.66 | $1,135.1344 | $1,135.14 | $1,135.15 | $1,135.10 | |