| 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 | $145.80 | 10.526% | $161.1469 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.75 | 6.821% | $158.8962 | $158.90 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.55 | 12.265% | $90.4295 | $90.43 | $90.45 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.48 | 12.304% | $22.9999 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.51 | 11.257% | $252.0082 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.90 | 10.710% | $244.5584 | $244.56 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.41 | 13.793% | $35.7424 | $35.74 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.40 | $965.7815 | $965.79 | $965.80 | $965.70 | |