| 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 | $147.60 | 7.230% | $158.2715 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.30 | 4.188% | $135.757 | $135.76 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.89 | 12.104% | $95.1651 | $95.17 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.97 | 11.115% | $202.196 | $202.20 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.32 | 13.344% | $223.6504 | $223.65 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.63 | 6.624% | $40.1226 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.38 | 12.305% | $47.5949 | $47.59 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.09 | $902.7575 | $902.76 | $902.70 | $902.90 | |