| 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 | $137.45 | 7.425% | $147.6557 | $147.66 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.81 | 5.318% | $253.6163 | $253.62 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.94 | 3.475% | $197.5752 | $197.58 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.44 | 7.381% | $184.094 | $184.09 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.96 | 9.492% | $97.4041 | $97.40 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.92 | 6.498% | $177.7665 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.69 | 4.760% | $251.0992 | $251.10 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.21 | $1,309.2110 | $1,309.22 | $1,309.20 | $1,309.30 | |