| 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 | $142.89 | 9.327% | $156.2174 | $156.22 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.74 | 13.459% | $97.2797 | $97.28 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.33 | 3.663% | $24.1846 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.96 | 5.524% | $28.4493 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.87 | 10.396% | $129.0198 | $129.02 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.72 | 7.572% | $91.135 | $91.14 | $91.15 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.62 | 8.387% | $18.0139 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.13 | $544.2997 | $544.30 | $544.30 | $544.20 | |