| 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 | $143.87 | 9.500% | $157.5377 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.61 | 8.171% | $160.7529 | $160.75 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.65 | 10.407% | $200.5543 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.94 | 12.823% | $198.5008 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.66 | 3.295% | $106.0426 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.56 | 4.776% | $161.9418 | $161.94 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.87 | 4.646% | $20.7932 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.16 | $1,006.1233 | $1,006.11 | $1,006.15 | $1,006.10 | |