| 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 | $140.81 | 9.546% | $154.2517 | $154.25 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.71 | 9.850% | $79.8719 | $79.87 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.48 | 3.151% | $183.0724 | $183.07 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.53 | 4.782% | $237.3627 | $237.36 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.85 | 13.730% | $14.6143 | $14.61 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.82 | 7.338% | $79.2369 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.68 | 11.568% | $182.6145 | $182.61 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.88 | $931.0244 | $931.01 | $930.95 | $931.10 | |