| 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 | $155.46 | 5.757% | $164.4098 | $164.41 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.48 | 11.857% | $272.3494 | $272.35 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.31 | 7.621% | $75.6683 | $75.67 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.79 | 10.138% | $47.1281 | $47.13 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.91 | 12.218% | $159.2486 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.39 | 10.202% | $32.3884 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.97 | 7.534% | $197.8303 | $197.83 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.31 | $949.0229 | $949.03 | $949.05 | $948.90 | |