| 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 | $140.32 | 13.524% | $159.2969 | $159.30 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.66 | 8.370% | $57.0676 | $57.07 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.58 | 11.872% | $144.9637 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.88 | 10.663% | $44.1324 | $44.13 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.82 | 8.167% | $179.3625 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.61 | 13.675% | $178.0264 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.28 | 4.311% | $125.4653 | $125.47 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.15 | $888.3148 | $888.32 | $888.30 | $888.40 | |