| 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 | $142.27 | 11.401% | $158.4902 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.49 | 10.644% | $16.0323 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.55 | 3.290% | $43.9499 | $43.95 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.31 | 12.623% | $30.7573 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.50 | 9.140% | $8.1855 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.93 | 11.167% | $265.6113 | $265.61 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.62 | 4.422% | $111.3347 | $111.33 | $111.35 | $111.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.67 | $634.3612 | $634.36 | $634.40 | $634.30 | |