| 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 | $146.79 | 8.172% | $158.7857 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.86 | 10.533% | $93.7983 | $93.80 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.69 | 10.538% | $85.877 | $85.88 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.83 | 11.591% | $163.8491 | $163.85 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.42 | 3.123% | $17.964 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.77 | 8.118% | $70.028 | $70.03 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.66 | 4.859% | $63.6075 | $63.61 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.02 | $653.9096 | $653.92 | $653.95 | $653.90 | |