| 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 | $144.79 | 6.327% | $153.9509 | $153.95 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.46 | 9.448% | $14.7317 | $14.73 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.72 | 7.540% | $14.7545 | $14.75 | $14.75 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.93 | 10.639% | $257.7114 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.41 | 7.439% | $213.1697 | $213.17 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.74 | 4.691% | $255.1738 | $255.17 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.63 | 6.825% | $50.8807 | $50.88 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.68 | $960.3727 | $960.36 | $960.35 | $960.50 | |