| 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 | $145.58 | 7.535% | $156.5495 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.68 | 8.756% | $8.3525 | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.69 | 10.355% | $96.7703 | $96.77 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.55 | 13.251% | $164.8368 | $164.84 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.45 | 4.657% | $183.6207 | $183.62 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.37 | 5.792% | $222.5546 | $222.55 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.49 | 8.161% | $217.9336 | $217.93 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.81 | $1,050.6180 | $1,050.61 | $1,050.60 | $1,050.60 | |