| 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 | $147.80 | 6.812% | $157.8681 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.31 | 10.833% | $112.2849 | $112.28 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.91 | 8.874% | $48.8953 | $48.90 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.89 | 13.687% | $48.7604 | $48.76 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.79 | 6.873% | $15.8065 | $15.81 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.44 | 13.185% | $135.1882 | $135.19 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.26 | 13.670% | $251.5062 | $251.51 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.40 | $770.3096 | $770.32 | $770.30 | $770.40 | |