| 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 | $150.85 | 5.688% | $159.4303 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.47 | 4.347% | $107.9678 | $107.97 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.26 | 13.272% | $52.3996 | $52.40 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.89 | 7.637% | $211.9265 | $211.93 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.28 | 11.231% | $256.1427 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.80 | 12.800% | $168.9744 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.35 | 5.740% | $81.7899 | $81.79 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.90 | $1,038.6312 | $1,038.63 | $1,038.65 | $1,038.60 | |