| 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 | $131.63 | 9.597% | $144.2625 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.74 | 5.433% | $91.4526 | $91.45 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.34 | 13.632% | $218.5598 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.34 | 5.342% | $71.9907 | $71.99 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.55 | 10.581% | $257.1561 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.43 | 12.117% | $179.8693 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.29 | 8.393% | $180.2467 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.32 | $1,143.5377 | $1,143.54 | $1,143.50 | $1,143.70 | |