| 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 | $145.96 | 8.567% | $158.4644 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.36 | 13.870% | $139.3313 | $139.33 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.96 | 9.148% | $228.0757 | $228.08 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.39 | 9.700% | $204.4698 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.29 | 5.396% | $112.0254 | $112.03 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.86 | 10.720% | $126.0658 | $126.07 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.95 | 9.571% | $70.0707 | $70.07 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.77 | $1,038.5031 | $1,038.51 | $1,038.50 | $1,038.60 | |