| 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 | $135.59 | 8.583% | $147.2277 | $147.23 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.98 | 8.711% | $20.6333 | $20.63 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.81 | 3.546% | $172.7251 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.51 | 8.514% | $112.3228 | $112.32 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.83 | 5.172% | $216.4755 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.43 | 8.632% | $211.2132 | $211.21 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.48 | 8.427% | $167.498 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.63 | $1,048.0956 | $1,048.10 | $1,048.15 | $1,048.00 | |