| 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 | $157.43 | 11.665% | $175.7942 | $175.79 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.47 | 5.622% | $88.1627 | $88.16 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.64 | 13.162% | $248.549 | $248.55 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.61 | 13.340% | $63.0284 | $63.03 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.80 | 9.351% | $40.2412 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.43 | 7.392% | $75.6362 | $75.64 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.97 | 6.366% | $161.6444 | $161.64 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.35 | $853.0561 | $853.05 | $853.10 | $852.90 | |