| 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 | $143.58 | 11.840% | $160.5799 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.74 | 7.585% | $23.389 | $23.39 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.81 | 9.859% | $99.763 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.58 | 7.487% | $148.9555 | $148.96 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.73 | 6.370% | $241.1727 | $241.17 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.79 | 5.386% | $145.2114 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.60 | 9.711% | $217.886 | $217.89 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.83 | $1,036.9575 | $1,036.96 | $1,036.95 | $1,037.10 | |