| 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 | $147.69 | 5.791% | $156.2427 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.33 | 9.175% | $236.1783 | $236.18 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.45 | 9.825% | $40.0312 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.30 | 13.667% | $16.2544 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.42 | 7.845% | $226.9274 | $226.93 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.38 | 10.402% | $97.5733 | $97.57 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.63 | 13.226% | $212.4459 | $212.45 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.20 | $985.6532 | $985.65 | $985.70 | $985.60 | |