| 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 | $143.77 | 7.850% | $155.0559 | $155.06 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.79 | 13.352% | $207.1961 | $207.20 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.41 | 7.199% | $143.0142 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.53 | 8.432% | $270.5704 | $270.57 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.38 | 13.722% | $28.8626 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.43 | 6.580% | $50.5509 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.39 | 6.510% | $44.0845 | $44.08 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.70 | $899.3346 | $899.33 | $899.30 | $899.50 | |