| 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 | $141.96 | 9.337% | $155.2148 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.30 | 9.550% | $38.6712 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.53 | 11.655% | $92.1489 | $92.15 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.30 | 9.738% | $140.7939 | $140.79 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.73 | 12.348% | $127.7734 | $127.77 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.82 | 12.844% | $88.9436 | $88.94 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.44 | 12.186% | $221.5 | $221.50 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.08 | $865.0458 | $865.03 | $865.00 | $865.00 | |