| 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 | $133.95 | 6.874% | $143.1577 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.42 | 6.483% | $97.3468 | $97.35 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.72 | 9.455% | $98.203 | $98.20 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.27 | 5.136% | $159.0392 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.50 | 12.557% | $42.2089 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.37 | 12.647% | $68.005 | $68.01 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.34 | 13.279% | $232.6071 | $232.61 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.57 | $840.5677 | $840.58 | $840.55 | $840.50 | |