| 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 | $143.46 | 8.765% | $156.0343 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.55 | 8.286% | $35.2471 | $35.25 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.68 | 7.634% | $90.0681 | $90.07 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.83 | 11.318% | $43.2248 | $43.22 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.36 | 6.623% | $198.7026 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.27 | 3.691% | $230.474 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.96 | 4.361% | $143.9764 | $143.98 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.11 | $897.7273 | $897.72 | $897.70 | $897.70 | |