| 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 | $142.52 | 11.386% | $158.7473 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.93 | 3.805% | $255.2876 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.30 | 12.663% | $30.757 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.41 | 4.453% | $48.4766 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.65 | 10.114% | $19.4351 | $19.44 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.91 | 8.236% | $100.5621 | $100.56 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.74 | 4.855% | $115.0679 | $115.07 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.46 | $728.3336 | $728.35 | $728.35 | $728.40 | |