| 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 | $147.44 | 7.244% | $158.1206 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.79 | 3.525% | $108.4838 | $108.48 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.54 | 6.378% | $118.654 | $118.65 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.59 | 5.685% | $115.8202 | $115.82 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.67 | 4.429% | $216.8677 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.43 | 13.687% | $18.6788 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.34 | 3.406% | $129.6091 | $129.61 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.80 | $866.2342 | $866.23 | $866.20 | $866.30 | |