| 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 | $140.66 | 12.353% | $158.0357 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.85 | 7.103% | $24.473 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.89 | 13.563% | $237.2218 | $237.22 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.92 | 10.730% | $16.5209 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.47 | 13.331% | $130.8633 | $130.86 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.83 | 7.347% | $256.3768 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.78 | 10.522% | $140.1198 | $140.12 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.40 | $963.6113 | $963.61 | $963.55 | $963.60 | |