| 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 | $143.81 | 9.523% | $157.505 | $157.51 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.33 | 12.348% | $8.2351 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.83 | 12.448% | $279.8044 | $279.80 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.48 | 4.553% | $219.0176 | $219.02 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.64 | 12.679% | $37.9052 | $37.91 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.44 | 12.712% | $78.2672 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.33 | 4.469% | $206.1487 | $206.15 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.86 | $986.8832 | $986.90 | $986.85 | $986.80 | |