| 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 | $148.90 | 7.285% | $159.7474 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.35 | 3.653% | $117.4907 | $117.49 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.62 | 13.679% | $212.1477 | $212.15 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.77 | 7.703% | $81.6066 | $81.61 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.63 | 11.629% | $156.9839 | $156.98 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.44 | 9.661% | $92.5977 | $92.60 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.44 | 11.435% | $87.4096 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.15 | $907.9836 | $907.99 | $908.00 | $907.90 | |