| 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 | $130.80 | 9.797% | $143.6145 | $143.61 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.87 | 6.716% | $200.4873 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.81 | 10.200% | $158.4786 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.93 | 11.760% | $9.9802 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.86 | 4.242% | $176.023 | $176.02 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.67 | 3.644% | $40.0791 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.27 | 8.845% | $87.3699 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.21 | $816.0326 | $816.03 | $816.05 | $816.10 | |