| 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 | $143.94 | 9.555% | $157.6935 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.32 | 11.379% | $122.8733 | $122.87 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.56 | 10.281% | $115.3098 | $115.31 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.71 | 4.583% | $30.0258 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.43 | 10.686% | $41.4298 | $41.43 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.82 | 5.872% | $228.493 | $228.49 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.38 | 3.470% | $176.2922 | $176.29 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.16 | $872.1174 | $872.11 | $872.15 | $872.10 | |