| 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 | $141.33 | 12.838% | $159.4739 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.69 | 5.696% | $30.3242 | $30.32 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.52 | 9.236% | $101.0651 | $101.07 | $101.05 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.60 | 8.366% | $30.9927 | $30.99 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.80 | 5.830% | $228.3811 | $228.38 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.29 | 10.769% | $57.9211 | $57.92 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.87 | 3.805% | $101.594 | $101.59 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.10 | $709.7521 | $709.74 | $709.70 | $709.80 | |