| 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 | $140.99 | 9.501% | $154.3855 | $154.39 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.81 | 5.182% | $80.7903 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.58 | 7.593% | $182.4562 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.89 | 6.657% | $186.5324 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.83 | 7.210% | $236.7518 | $236.75 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.71 | 8.694% | $186.6385 | $186.64 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.69 | 13.461% | $201.6089 | $201.61 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.50 | $1,229.1636 | $1,229.17 | $1,229.20 | $1,229.20 | |