| 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 | $144.62 | 8.769% | $157.3017 | $157.30 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.84 | 12.769% | $115.9716 | $115.97 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.49 | 5.648% | $81.8666 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.28 | 13.545% | $176.3127 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.99 | 6.260% | $181.694 | $181.69 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.72 | 10.559% | $174.3737 | $174.37 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.56 | 5.644% | $210.8232 | $210.82 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.50 | $1,098.3435 | $1,098.33 | $1,098.25 | $1,098.40 | |