| 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 | $134.25 | 8.500% | $145.6613 | $145.66 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.65 | 7.547% | $215.7931 | $215.79 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.27 | 8.459% | $223.7184 | $223.72 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.33 | 11.552% | $179.9668 | $179.97 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.97 | 10.750% | $33.1918 | $33.19 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.63 | 6.769% | $267.5951 | $267.60 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.89 | 13.642% | $45.3318 | $45.33 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.99 | $1,111.2583 | $1,111.26 | $1,111.25 | $1,111.30 | |