| 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 | $139.40 | 11.314% | $155.1717 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.71 | 7.609% | $47.0359 | $47.04 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.42 | 3.456% | $74.9228 | $74.92 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.79 | 6.593% | $92.5121 | $92.51 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.47 | 6.455% | $255.9923 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.74 | 11.673% | $38.7952 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.51 | 9.482% | $159.3073 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.04 | $823.7373 | $823.74 | $823.70 | $823.70 | |