| 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 | $125.95 | 9.243% | $137.5916 | $137.59 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.50 | 8.709% | $111.4267 | $111.43 | $111.45 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.69 | 13.370% | $184.4417 | $184.44 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.95 | 4.292% | $84.4244 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.55 | 10.625% | $93.5334 | $93.53 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.42 | 4.868% | $154.5964 | $154.60 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.48 | 6.870% | $19.7496 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.54 | $785.7638 | $785.76 | $785.80 | $785.60 | |