| 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 | $149.96 | 8.550% | $162.7816 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.51 | 6.777% | $57.1364 | $57.14 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.78 | 13.717% | $154.4049 | $154.40 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.49 | 10.373% | $89.943 | $89.94 | $89.95 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.26 | 13.793% | $48.0889 | $48.09 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.92 | 3.812% | $249.0658 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.26 | 11.450% | $160.7778 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.18 | $922.1984 | $922.20 | $922.25 | $922.20 | |