| 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 | $120.85 | 11.538% | $134.7937 | $134.79 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.80 | 7.722% | $256.1629 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.98 | 5.153% | $157.7085 | $157.71 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.84 | 7.132% | $233.3763 | $233.38 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.51 | 6.821% | $174.663 | $174.66 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.68 | 7.150% | $37.1596 | $37.16 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.81 | 6.204% | $86.8855 | $86.89 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.47 | $1,080.7495 | $1,080.75 | $1,080.75 | $1,080.90 | |