| 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 | $148.39 | 9.742% | $162.8462 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.60 | 9.241% | $8.3023 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.43 | 12.715% | $10.629 | $10.63 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.55 | 10.738% | $86.9847 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.91 | 6.770% | $178.2098 | $178.21 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.40 | 5.813% | $140.0964 | $140.10 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.75 | 11.416% | $55.4295 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.03 | $642.4979 | $642.50 | $642.55 | $642.40 | |