| 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 | $145.99 | 8.740% | $158.7495 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.29 | 12.590% | $217.6252 | $217.63 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.65 | 9.426% | $269.8992 | $269.90 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.51 | 11.868% | $16.232 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.73 | 6.208% | $257.7987 | $257.80 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.62 | 10.590% | $21.6978 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.39 | 9.405% | $150.3115 | $150.31 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.18 | $1,092.3139 | $1,092.32 | $1,092.35 | $1,092.20 | |