| 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 | $145.55 | 7.687% | $156.7384 | $156.74 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.27 | 3.575% | $176.3572 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.86 | 3.237% | $91.7364 | $91.74 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.78 | 5.423% | $199.0175 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.34 | 7.345% | $164.6028 | $164.60 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.80 | 9.440% | $52.3123 | $52.31 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.57 | 3.399% | $148.4499 | $148.45 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.17 | $989.2145 | $989.22 | $989.20 | $989.10 | |