| 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 | $144.98 | 8.444% | $157.2221 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.35 | 13.605% | $234.4239 | $234.42 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.94 | 10.152% | $60.5175 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.37 | 5.245% | $180.3584 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.43 | 10.205% | $9.2903 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.85 | 12.578% | $80.8873 | $80.89 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.80 | 13.389% | $186.8651 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.72 | $909.5646 | $909.57 | $909.50 | $909.60 | |