| 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 | $144.35 | 9.632% | $158.2538 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.89 | 8.335% | $102.7991 | $102.80 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.88 | 5.739% | $99.2678 | $99.27 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.67 | 8.201% | $13.7091 | $13.71 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.70 | 9.652% | $126.8674 | $126.87 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.93 | 11.338% | $77.8587 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.39 | 12.554% | $185.0275 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.81 | $763.7834 | $763.79 | $763.75 | $763.90 | |