| 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 | $129.46 | 11.495% | $144.3414 | $144.34 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.77 | 9.693% | $129.1854 | $129.19 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.48 | 13.224% | $44.7008 | $44.70 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.89 | 7.141% | $8.4534 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.52 | 12.762% | $238.5142 | $238.51 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.45 | 6.741% | $157.3896 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.82 | 6.585% | $258.8097 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.39 | $981.3945 | $981.39 | $981.40 | $981.40 | |