| 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 | $133.56 | 6.410% | $142.1212 | $142.12 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.72 | 8.437% | $105.9646 | $105.96 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.79 | 9.338% | $258.9015 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.92 | 10.489% | $121.4495 | $121.45 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.85 | 13.678% | $19.1547 | $19.15 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.49 | 8.150% | $158.4289 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.28 | 11.614% | $182.2433 | $182.24 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.61 | $988.2637 | $988.25 | $988.25 | $988.20 | |