| 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 | $143.60 | 10.615% | $158.8431 | $158.84 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.77 | 7.611% | $38.4925 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.74 | 12.286% | $69.3254 | $69.33 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.70 | 9.784% | $16.1382 | $16.14 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.68 | 13.157% | $121.8475 | $121.85 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.29 | 11.539% | $264.6709 | $264.67 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.77 | 9.499% | $214.3662 | $214.37 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.55 | $883.6838 | $883.69 | $883.70 | $883.60 | |