| 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 | $140.57 | 4.754% | $147.2527 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.31 | 9.259% | $80.0978 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.45 | 11.658% | $16.1346 | $16.13 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.40 | 12.250% | $242.909 | $242.91 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.84 | 12.537% | $38.0825 | $38.08 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.80 | 6.831% | $267.9321 | $267.93 | $267.95 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.65 | 11.843% | $164.0178 | $164.02 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.02 | $956.4265 | $956.42 | $956.45 | $956.40 | |