| 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 | $138.51 | 5.613% | $146.2846 | $146.28 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.89 | 6.141% | $158.0333 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.39 | 13.708% | $147.1268 | $147.13 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.48 | 12.530% | $9.5425 | $9.54 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.93 | 13.499% | $92.9897 | $92.99 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.90 | 9.240% | $192.1532 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.62 | 13.457% | $151.6012 | $151.60 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.72 | $897.7313 | $897.72 | $897.80 | $897.70 | |