| 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 | $165.95 | 6.295% | $176.3966 | $176.40 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.75 | 5.228% | $69.1874 | $69.19 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.54 | 11.623% | $210.454 | $210.45 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.97 | 5.583% | $166.7895 | $166.79 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.91 | 11.601% | $38.9599 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.40 | 12.429% | $101.6358 | $101.64 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.55 | 3.841% | $114.7962 | $114.80 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.07 | $878.2194 | $878.23 | $878.25 | $878.30 | |