| 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 | $138.82 | 13.367% | $157.3761 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.29 | 3.512% | $18.9323 | $18.93 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.98 | 10.412% | $130.2641 | $130.26 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.68 | 10.427% | $137.6804 | $137.68 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.50 | 9.506% | $39.9697 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.78 | 12.695% | $16.6563 | $16.66 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.69 | 8.799% | $183.533 | $183.53 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.74 | $684.4119 | $684.41 | $684.45 | $684.50 | |