| 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 | $144.66 | 10.867% | $160.3802 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.95 | 12.797% | $8.9674 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.28 | 12.787% | $79.2667 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.43 | 5.245% | $136.2186 | $136.22 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.96 | 5.747% | $192.4172 | $192.42 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.97 | 3.319% | $124.985 | $124.99 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.38 | 10.579% | $253.6461 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.63 | $955.8812 | $955.90 | $955.85 | $955.90 | |