| 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 | $148.35 | 6.597% | $158.1366 | $158.14 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.60 | 7.693% | $109.4161 | $109.42 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.86 | 13.543% | $220.1145 | $220.11 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.87 | 3.363% | $28.8073 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.25 | 13.440% | $191.9972 | $192.00 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.39 | 8.368% | $61.1087 | $61.11 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.87 | 6.298% | $33.8772 | $33.88 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.19 | $803.4576 | $803.47 | $803.45 | $803.40 | |