| 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 | $152.39 | 4.550% | $159.3237 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.67 | 6.786% | $56.2442 | $56.24 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.40 | 7.872% | $45.7377 | $45.74 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.31 | 12.746% | $182.998 | $183.00 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.65 | 8.797% | $244.4125 | $244.41 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.38 | 9.259% | $106.3964 | $106.40 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.88 | 13.320% | $64.4564 | $64.46 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.68 | $859.5689 | $859.57 | $859.55 | $859.50 | |