| 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 | $135.45 | 7.315% | $145.3582 | $145.36 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.50 | 7.314% | $240.9199 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.86 | 4.528% | $148.2834 | $148.28 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.35 | 6.195% | $164.9739 | $164.97 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.63 | 6.672% | $29.4735 | $29.47 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.70 | 13.739% | $182.7786 | $182.78 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.75 | 5.543% | $12.4013 | $12.40 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.24 | $924.1888 | $924.18 | $924.15 | $924.30 | |