| 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 | $144.40 | 8.236% | $156.2928 | $156.29 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.38 | 7.456% | $57.36 | $57.36 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.46 | 8.551% | $268.6203 | $268.62 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.53 | 6.571% | $52.7846 | $52.78 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.76 | 9.234% | $16.1229 | $16.12 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.31 | 6.327% | $83.2647 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.35 | 5.302% | $248.8813 | $248.88 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.19 | $883.3266 | $883.31 | $883.30 | $883.40 | |