| 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 | $142.68 | 9.708% | $156.5314 | $156.53 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.89 | 10.857% | $79.6951 | $79.70 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.40 | 11.580% | $239.2275 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.68 | 4.593% | $138.774 | $138.77 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.31 | 13.338% | $32.086 | $32.09 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.38 | 4.827% | $194.3283 | $194.33 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.87 | 6.491% | $188.3506 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.21 | $1,028.9929 | $1,029.00 | $1,029.05 | $1,029.00 | |