| 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 | $139.78 | 10.775% | $154.8413 | $154.84 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.79 | 8.305% | $131.9047 | $131.90 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.72 | 6.697% | $159.7467 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.77 | 11.671% | $80.1463 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.47 | 4.858% | $163.0227 | $163.02 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.46 | 12.516% | $249.1779 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.53 | 5.570% | $212.7552 | $212.76 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.52 | $1,151.5948 | $1,151.60 | $1,151.60 | $1,151.50 | |