| 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 | $135.94 | 9.148% | $148.3758 | $148.38 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.82 | 12.475% | $157.2625 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.50 | 3.738% | $158.2005 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.96 | 9.599% | $177.5065 | $177.51 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.54 | 3.192% | $13.9722 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.42 | 9.424% | $257.606 | $257.61 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.64 | 11.384% | $131.0321 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.82 | $1,043.9556 | $1,043.96 | $1,043.95 | $1,044.00 | |