| 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 | $144.67 | 9.552% | $158.4889 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.90 | 13.426% | $139.4006 | $139.40 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.69 | 6.312% | $93.225 | $93.23 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.62 | 4.634% | $14.2512 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.79 | 12.799% | $189.2654 | $189.27 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.33 | 13.657% | $92.4372 | $92.44 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.42 | 10.145% | $253.7961 | $253.80 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.42 | $940.8644 | $940.88 | $940.90 | $940.90 | |