| 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 | $137.40 | 8.575% | $149.1821 | $149.18 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.91 | 8.116% | $65.8535 | $65.85 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.71 | 6.558% | $231.9874 | $231.99 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.73 | 5.595% | $259.4786 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.54 | 7.635% | $47.9406 | $47.94 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.60 | 9.322% | $79.3678 | $79.37 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.53 | 7.144% | $95.926 | $95.93 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.42 | $929.7360 | $929.74 | $929.80 | $929.80 | |