| 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 | $139.97 | 8.807% | $152.2972 | $152.30 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.75 | 8.597% | $206.0628 | $206.06 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.81 | 12.803% | $58.4432 | $58.44 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.99 | 9.702% | $184.2884 | $184.29 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.44 | 11.179% | $208.3939 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.39 | 6.225% | $256.4165 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.79 | 8.233% | $221.6504 | $221.65 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.14 | $1,287.5524 | $1,287.55 | $1,287.55 | $1,287.60 | |