| 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 | $145.72 | 8.729% | $158.4399 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.94 | 7.744% | $238.0496 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.98 | 8.548% | $60.7652 | $60.77 | $60.75 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.69 | 3.734% | $52.5828 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.96 | 11.732% | $7.7765 | $7.78 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.28 | 13.267% | $148.6969 | $148.70 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.72 | 4.251% | $139.4044 | $139.40 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.29 | $805.7153 | $805.72 | $805.75 | $805.70 | |