| 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 | $138.32 | 5.685% | $146.1835 | $146.18 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.51 | 10.599% | $86.8313 | $86.83 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.34 | 8.639% | $249.1527 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.62 | 13.858% | $155.5528 | $155.55 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.59 | 8.444% | $25.5819 | $25.58 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.33 | 6.804% | $65.5029 | $65.50 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.36 | 3.848% | $116.6836 | $116.68 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.07 | $845.4887 | $845.47 | $845.55 | $845.60 | |