| 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 | $145.87 | 7.208% | $156.3843 | $156.38 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.57 | 12.856% | $208.2983 | $208.30 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.80 | 7.342% | $138.2565 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.74 | 8.535% | $11.6567 | $11.66 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.61 | 3.149% | $5.7867 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.37 | 13.153% | $41.1537 | $41.15 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.44 | 13.386% | $147.9007 | $147.90 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.40 | $709.4369 | $709.44 | $709.45 | $709.60 | |