| 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 | $130.86 | 13.291% | $148.2526 | $148.25 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.68 | 7.236% | $95.0969 | $95.10 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.61 | 9.786% | $119.2386 | $119.24 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.42 | 3.472% | $170.1287 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.54 | 3.615% | $166.3435 | $166.34 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.94 | 3.712% | $7.1976 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.61 | 7.715% | $190.2355 | $190.24 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.66 | $896.4934 | $896.50 | $896.55 | $896.40 | |