| 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 | $138.86 | 13.457% | $157.5464 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.25 | 9.726% | $240.5743 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.25 | 5.572% | $140.6747 | $140.67 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.71 | 8.109% | $141.3093 | $141.31 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.45 | 9.679% | $26.8165 | $26.82 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.62 | 3.417% | $83.3748 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.75 | 9.625% | $46.8647 | $46.86 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.89 | $837.1607 | $837.15 | $837.05 | $837.20 | |