| 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 | $148.35 | 7.178% | $158.9986 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.58 | 5.130% | $60.5339 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.26 | 8.762% | $12.2466 | $12.25 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.51 | 10.449% | $84.5045 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.51 | 10.872% | $16.0875 | $16.09 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.96 | 3.122% | $138.1422 | $138.14 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.65 | 8.336% | $60.289 | $60.29 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.82 | $530.8023 | $530.80 | $530.85 | $530.70 | |