| 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 | $154.40 | 5.648% | $163.1205 | $163.12 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.48 | 13.602% | $55.0742 | $55.07 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.95 | 11.363% | $246.0565 | $246.06 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.50 | 5.447% | $41.6516 | $41.65 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.82 | 3.290% | $218.7889 | $218.79 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.66 | 8.168% | $18.0208 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.74 | 7.441% | $24.4321 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.55 | $767.1446 | $767.14 | $767.10 | $767.20 | |