| 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 | $136.93 | 7.531% | $147.2422 | $147.24 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.69 | 9.790% | $60.0442 | $60.04 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.81 | 7.321% | $43.7977 | $43.80 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.82 | 7.379% | $18.0611 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.80 | 4.556% | $126.3036 | $126.30 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.83 | 9.225% | $171.2976 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.92 | 6.355% | $27.5672 | $27.57 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.80 | $594.3136 | $594.31 | $594.30 | $594.30 | |