| 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 | $149.45 | 9.387% | $163.4789 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.62 | 11.110% | $85.1325 | $85.13 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.91 | 8.219% | $98.3819 | $98.38 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.74 | 3.233% | $83.3503 | $83.35 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.31 | 13.516% | $157.004 | $157.00 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.91 | 3.392% | $122.9434 | $122.94 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.44 | 7.778% | $177.2301 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.38 | $887.5211 | $887.51 | $887.60 | $887.50 | |