| 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 | $144.90 | 9.129% | $158.1279 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.58 | 6.362% | $72.9431 | $72.94 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.85 | 8.643% | $136.7272 | $136.73 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.55 | 5.512% | $14.2969 | $14.30 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.95 | 8.783% | $131.573 | $131.57 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.77 | 7.140% | $247.247 | $247.25 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.67 | 9.266% | $209.4301 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.27 | $970.3452 | $970.35 | $970.40 | $970.20 | |