| 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 | $138.82 | 6.167% | $147.381 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.55 | 5.364% | $167.0546 | $167.05 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.30 | 9.773% | $180.357 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.42 | 7.645% | $53.1982 | $53.20 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.64 | 3.437% | $157.8862 | $157.89 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.78 | 7.260% | $20.1434 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.86 | 11.545% | $192.8167 | $192.82 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.37 | $918.8371 | $918.84 | $918.85 | $918.90 | |