| 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 | $140.44 | 12.814% | $158.436 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.88 | 7.723% | $96.8214 | $96.82 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.47 | 12.550% | $186.2365 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.82 | 6.293% | $111.4163 | $111.42 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.72 | 7.324% | $129.5615 | $129.56 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.50 | 7.431% | $22.0234 | $22.02 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.98 | 5.844% | $241.3032 | $241.30 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.81 | $945.7983 | $945.80 | $945.75 | $945.70 | |