| 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 | $138.89 | 6.680% | $148.1679 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.30 | 8.516% | $153.3331 | $153.33 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.57 | 6.161% | $201.2494 | $201.25 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.26 | 8.272% | $34.9285 | $34.93 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.58 | 6.281% | $81.39 | $81.39 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.75 | 7.863% | $257.5229 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.50 | 7.495% | $183.279 | $183.28 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.85 | $1,059.8708 | $1,059.87 | $1,059.90 | $1,059.80 | |