| 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 | $138.71 | 6.375% | $147.5528 | $147.55 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.61 | 3.283% | $46.0745 | $46.07 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.36 | 12.171% | $274.1011 | $274.10 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.97 | 9.642% | $158.948 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.57 | 12.791% | $96.5153 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.85 | 9.502% | $39.2565 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.47 | 11.530% | $186.7793 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.54 | $949.2275 | $949.23 | $949.20 | $949.30 | |