| 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 | $137.69 | 13.478% | $156.2479 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.56 | 10.601% | $178.687 | $178.69 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.64 | 8.597% | $148.3869 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.76 | 8.545% | $94.1736 | $94.17 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.30 | 8.408% | $110.9014 | $110.90 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.98 | 13.562% | $197.5752 | $197.58 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.36 | 3.490% | $204.2479 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.29 | $1,090.2199 | $1,090.23 | $1,090.25 | $1,090.20 | |