| 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 | $40.75 | 10.479% | $45.0202 | $45.02 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.40 | 12.474% | $161.2877 | $161.29 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.48 | 5.532% | $203.128 | $203.13 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.70 | 11.204% | $146.4557 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.84 | 11.682% | $165.1107 | $165.11 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.96 | 8.650% | $255.284 | $255.28 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.95 | 10.763% | $17.6667 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.08 | $993.9530 | $993.96 | $993.95 | $994.00 | |