| 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 | $148.50 | 9.624% | $162.7916 | $162.79 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.65 | 8.723% | $134.436 | $134.44 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.39 | 13.848% | $228.14 | $228.14 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.63 | 10.738% | $144.657 | $144.66 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.73 | 5.148% | $44.9297 | $44.93 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.71 | 4.757% | $198.7345 | $198.73 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.80 | 7.430% | $128.7011 | $128.70 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.41 | $1,042.3899 | $1,042.39 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.30 | |