| 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 | $144.55 | 9.595% | $158.4196 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.43 | 5.269% | $95.1948 | $95.19 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.89 | 11.671% | $104.8479 | $104.85 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.74 | 9.581% | $129.0207 | $129.02 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.57 | 7.805% | $44.8145 | $44.81 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.60 | 6.503% | $52.8255 | $52.83 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.49 | 9.158% | $93.3192 | $93.32 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.27 | $678.4422 | $678.44 | $678.40 | $678.30 | |