| 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 | $140.75 | 13.321% | $159.4993 | $159.50 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.71 | 5.604% | $142.2591 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.52 | 13.447% | $48.2377 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.74 | 12.809% | $245.6303 | $245.63 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.26 | 10.774% | $179.7419 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.90 | 13.486% | $31.6626 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.27 | 7.204% | $201.833 | $201.83 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.15 | $1,008.8639 | $1,008.86 | $1,008.90 | $1,008.80 | |