| 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 | $160.30 | 8.827% | $174.4497 | $174.45 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.89 | 3.773% | $20.6404 | $20.64 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.65 | 9.131% | $143.671 | $143.67 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.91 | 10.835% | $22.0672 | $22.07 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.49 | 5.843% | $177.2764 | $177.28 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.49 | 4.746% | $19.3675 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.58 | 4.361% | $30.87 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.31 | $588.3422 | $588.35 | $588.30 | $588.40 | |