| 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 | $144.80 | 9.565% | $158.6501 | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.46 | 6.643% | $165.7872 | $165.79 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.93 | 12.540% | $231.7536 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.44 | 7.733% | $200.8574 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.45 | 5.141% | $54.095 | $54.10 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.61 | 5.178% | $49.0235 | $49.02 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.49 | 5.223% | $247.7896 | $247.79 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.18 | $1,107.9564 | $1,107.96 | $1,107.95 | $1,108.10 | |