| 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 | $141.72 | 11.668% | $158.2559 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.72 | 7.806% | $76.2404 | $76.24 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.94 | 4.328% | $12.4568 | $12.46 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.30 | 6.382% | $159.8921 | $159.89 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.53 | 3.726% | $38.9284 | $38.93 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.88 | 6.507% | $232.0575 | $232.06 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.75 | 5.765% | $15.6003 | $15.60 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.84 | $693.4314 | $693.44 | $693.45 | $693.50 | |