| 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 | $154.60 | 5.299% | $162.7923 | $162.79 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.80 | 3.734% | $165.7669 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.68 | 5.725% | $186.7949 | $186.79 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.42 | 9.771% | $78.3984 | $78.40 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.38 | 7.370% | $192.6003 | $192.60 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.86 | 12.508% | $29.0946 | $29.09 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.55 | 12.360% | $103.9892 | $103.99 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.29 | $919.4366 | $919.43 | $919.45 | $919.50 | |