| 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 | $146.40 | 7.147% | $156.8632 | $156.86 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.70 | 9.756% | $157.7194 | $157.72 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.35 | 9.534% | $80.3432 | $80.34 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.53 | 9.143% | $224.3216 | $224.32 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.84 | 8.861% | $151.1426 | $151.14 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.31 | 8.337% | $110.8396 | $110.84 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.90 | 3.285% | $237.4522 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.03 | $1,118.6818 | $1,118.67 | $1,118.65 | $1,118.60 | |