| 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 | $143.85 | 10.111% | $158.3947 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.96 | 6.574% | $38.324 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.29 | 9.166% | $125.8575 | $125.86 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.75 | 7.376% | $261.729 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.57 | 5.515% | $9.0426 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.41 | 8.816% | $29.8265 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.39 | 9.813% | $255.1944 | $255.19 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.22 | $878.3687 | $878.36 | $878.40 | $878.30 | |