| 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 | $145.66 | 9.487% | $159.4788 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.84 | 8.474% | $209.1813 | $209.18 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.56 | 12.762% | $53.6296 | $53.63 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.59 | 10.119% | $208.7746 | $208.77 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.75 | 11.693% | $79.0228 | $79.02 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.89 | 3.453% | $141.6168 | $141.62 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.48 | 7.620% | $47.8694 | $47.87 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.77 | $899.5733 | $899.57 | $899.55 | $899.60 | |