| 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 | $142.76 | 11.592% | $159.3087 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.52 | 6.531% | $101.7584 | $101.76 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.99 | 10.268% | $68.3551 | $68.36 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.83 | 10.468% | $110.2802 | $110.28 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.62 | 7.179% | $253.6069 | $253.61 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.77 | 12.794% | $136.2213 | $136.22 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.31 | 8.184% | $10.0719 | $10.07 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.80 | $839.6025 | $839.61 | $839.55 | $839.70 | |