| 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 | $142.82 | 9.753% | $156.7492 | $156.75 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.63 | 3.391% | $197.0943 | $197.09 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.32 | 9.860% | $236.5506 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.58 | 7.637% | $181.4545 | $181.45 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.87 | 13.473% | $180.2746 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.28 | 11.687% | $94.1298 | $94.13 | $94.15 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.94 | 4.735% | $188.4602 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.44 | $1,234.7132 | $1,234.70 | $1,234.70 | $1,234.80 | |