| 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 | $139.76 | 13.798% | $159.0441 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.34 | 12.582% | $78.0644 | $78.06 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.89 | 9.542% | $258.3986 | $258.40 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.73 | 6.589% | $181.9794 | $181.98 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.73 | 4.625% | $192.2275 | $192.23 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.34 | 5.437% | $132.1547 | $132.15 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.66 | 5.172% | $146.8832 | $146.88 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.45 | $1,148.7519 | $1,148.74 | $1,148.80 | $1,148.80 | |