| 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 | $143.62 | 7.399% | $154.2464 | $154.25 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.46 | 3.238% | $25.252 | $25.25 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.29 | 13.768% | $97.0327 | $97.03 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.33 | 4.438% | $256.2177 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.77 | 8.864% | $146.716 | $146.72 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.47 | 4.419% | $186.3566 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.82 | 13.520% | $90.6117 | $90.61 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.76 | $956.4331 | $956.44 | $956.40 | $956.40 | |