| 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 | $166.54 | 6.506% | $177.3751 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.27 | 7.536% | $162.6697 | $162.67 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.91 | 8.246% | $59.4379 | $59.44 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.97 | 13.393% | $147.3769 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.70 | 8.480% | $91.8826 | $91.88 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.36 | 7.676% | $182.3601 | $182.36 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.92 | 6.851% | $239.2608 | $239.26 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.67 | $1,060.3631 | $1,060.37 | $1,060.40 | $1,060.50 | |