| 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 | $140.27 | 13.267% | $158.8796 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.49 | 9.455% | $104.5186 | $104.52 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.47 | 7.174% | $218.0669 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.83 | 12.804% | $226.5443 | $226.54 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.47 | 10.777% | $99.1122 | $99.11 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.37 | 7.224% | $227.7116 | $227.71 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.61 | 3.788% | $251.8001 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.51 | $1,286.6333 | $1,286.63 | $1,286.60 | $1,286.60 | |