| 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 | $143.57 | 6.717% | $153.2136 | $153.21 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.64 | 4.338% | $180.1291 | $180.13 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.97 | 4.405% | $150.3119 | $150.31 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.89 | 9.686% | $133.6963 | $133.70 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.65 | 9.833% | $39.1555 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.78 | 3.760% | $252.9461 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.46 | 3.747% | $38.8636 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.96 | $948.3161 | $948.32 | $948.30 | $948.30 | |