| 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 | $146.50 | 8.720% | $159.2748 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.87 | 9.193% | $184.3942 | $184.39 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.51 | 11.284% | $184.1861 | $184.19 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.88 | 3.140% | $147.3664 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.76 | 8.448% | $139.6376 | $139.64 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.97 | 5.159% | $24.155 | $24.16 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.71 | 12.549% | $224.7716 | $224.77 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.20 | $1,063.7857 | $1,063.79 | $1,063.75 | $1,063.90 | |