| 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 | $163.50 | 4.828% | $171.3938 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.46 | 8.253% | $193.1883 | $193.19 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.84 | 4.451% | $158.5984 | $158.60 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.47 | 12.775% | $60.3008 | $60.30 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.66 | 12.326% | $168.1071 | $168.11 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.68 | 8.262% | $15.8929 | $15.89 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.95 | 11.336% | $139.1143 | $139.11 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.56 | $906.5956 | $906.59 | $906.60 | $906.60 | |