| 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 | $138.86 | 13.531% | $157.6491 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.35 | 11.181% | $94.893 | $94.89 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.29 | 9.665% | $215.2614 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.58 | 7.781% | $121.3398 | $121.34 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.96 | 8.247% | $271.6567 | $271.66 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.35 | 8.637% | $42.7487 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.41 | 6.262% | $44.0031 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.80 | $947.5518 | $947.55 | $947.55 | $947.50 | |