| 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 | $138.83 | 13.509% | $157.5845 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.99 | 10.387% | $16.547 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.89 | 11.364% | $68.9232 | $68.92 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.80 | 8.309% | $201.2381 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.99 | 3.311% | $155.9893 | $155.99 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.46 | 12.551% | $118.6963 | $118.70 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.92 | 5.505% | $120.1913 | $120.19 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.88 | $839.1697 | $839.17 | $839.20 | $839.10 | |