| 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 | $150.52 | 8.569% | $163.4181 | $163.42 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.64 | 11.820% | $130.4268 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.97 | 5.869% | $239.2322 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.85 | 6.433% | $42.4136 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.84 | 6.743% | $191.9666 | $191.97 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.59 | 10.421% | $40.403 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.89 | 3.798% | $102.6458 | $102.65 | $102.65 | $102.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.30 | $910.5061 | $910.51 | $910.50 | $910.40 | |