| 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 | $159.79 | 6.684% | $170.4704 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.60 | 10.509% | $261.4643 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.58 | 8.296% | $6.0429 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.67 | 13.433% | $128.9393 | $128.94 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.41 | 12.486% | $10.5849 | $10.58 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.29 | 8.411% | $181.3608 | $181.36 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.34 | 3.156% | $22.0135 | $22.01 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.68 | $780.8761 | $780.86 | $780.85 | $780.90 | |