| 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 | $133.57 | 11.864% | $149.4167 | $149.42 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.46 | 13.853% | $43.7879 | $43.79 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.97 | 13.747% | $183.0985 | $183.10 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.88 | 12.393% | $31.3352 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.43 | 7.620% | $143.5974 | $143.60 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.56 | 4.449% | $214.7054 | $214.71 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.44 | 11.552% | $273.7932 | $273.79 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.31 | $1,039.7343 | $1,039.75 | $1,039.75 | $1,039.70 | |