| 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 | $141.57 | 4.649% | $148.1516 | $148.15 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.46 | 12.561% | $79.3105 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.56 | 5.685% | $251.0653 | $251.07 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.78 | 11.342% | $64.3334 | $64.33 | $64.35 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.31 | 5.783% | $83.8965 | $83.90 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.64 | 12.356% | $83.8625 | $83.86 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.80 | 10.657% | $169.0839 | $169.08 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.12 | $879.7037 | $879.70 | $879.70 | $879.80 | |