| 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 | $147.75 | 7.658% | $159.0647 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.42 | 10.295% | $147.1556 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.74 | 12.648% | $222.7502 | $222.75 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.98 | 9.242% | $148.5473 | $148.55 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.80 | 6.614% | $144.7818 | $144.78 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.29 | 10.852% | $81.2434 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.55 | 11.195% | $269.7035 | $269.70 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.53 | $1,173.2465 | $1,173.24 | $1,173.25 | $1,173.30 | |