| 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 | $140.74 | 12.449% | $158.2607 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.63 | 4.527% | $82.1896 | $82.19 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.97 | 9.396% | $237.3565 | $237.36 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.38 | 13.382% | $231.7301 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.70 | 10.647% | $160.1062 | $160.11 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.92 | 11.859% | $83.8048 | $83.80 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.74 | 10.538% | $123.5152 | $123.52 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.08 | $1,076.9631 | $1,076.97 | $1,076.95 | $1,077.00 | |