| 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 | $144.69 | 8.773% | $157.3837 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.35 | 5.374% | $218.493 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.30 | 4.686% | $137.4527 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.60 | 7.563% | $42.5949 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.66 | 5.290% | $115.461 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.33 | 9.750% | $261.5672 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.37 | 8.725% | $17.7983 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.30 | $950.7508 | $950.74 | $950.75 | $950.90 | |