| 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 | $140.88 | 11.844% | $157.5658 | $157.57 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.50 | 3.355% | $51.1607 | $51.16 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.87 | 7.504% | $140.6905 | $140.69 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.29 | 7.409% | $7.8301 | $7.83 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.72 | 13.483% | $35.9968 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.44 | 12.403% | $10.6108 | $10.61 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.96 | 9.785% | $243.6788 | $243.68 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.66 | $647.5335 | $647.54 | $647.55 | $647.60 | |