| 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 | $147.30 | 9.775% | $161.6986 | $161.70 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.80 | 9.593% | $111.5657 | $111.57 | $111.55 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.66 | 6.800% | $229.2569 | $229.26 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.32 | 10.152% | $12.4692 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.49 | 9.439% | $153.7509 | $153.75 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.27 | 8.561% | $244.5554 | $244.56 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.95 | 3.468% | $232.7513 | $232.75 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.79 | $1,146.0480 | $1,146.06 | $1,146.00 | $1,146.30 | |