| 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 | $142.84 | 11.495% | $159.2595 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.69 | 11.666% | $30.9203 | $30.92 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.27 | 8.668% | $141.5618 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.56 | 10.427% | $207.1169 | $207.12 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.68 | 5.279% | $153.3704 | $153.37 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.50 | 8.129% | $30.8168 | $30.82 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.79 | 13.758% | $236.3777 | $236.38 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.33 | $959.4234 | $959.43 | $959.35 | $959.50 | |