| 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 | $138.75 | 6.224% | $147.3858 | $147.39 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.70 | 7.467% | $87.8005 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.73 | 11.657% | $110.239 | $110.24 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.85 | 8.217% | $19.3167 | $19.32 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.45 | 8.722% | $145.0895 | $145.09 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.88 | 3.243% | $259.016 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.34 | 13.445% | $178.4944 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.70 | $947.3419 | $947.35 | $947.35 | $947.30 | |