| 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 | 9.264% | $159.3834 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.93 | 4.812% | $230.513 | $230.51 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.48 | 11.135% | $147.2316 | $147.23 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.49 | 6.646% | $244.7419 | $244.74 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.87 | 10.440% | $205.2748 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.81 | 13.477% | $9.9973 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.83 | 5.383% | $78.8581 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.28 | $1,076.0001 | $1,075.99 | $1,076.00 | $1,076.00 | |