| 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 | $155.55 | 6.210% | $165.2097 | $165.21 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.43 | 5.220% | $83.5762 | $83.58 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.27 | 7.524% | $192.7583 | $192.76 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.48 | 8.428% | $84.01 | $84.01 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.84 | 4.454% | $123.0886 | $123.09 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.53 | 13.478% | $9.6797 | $9.68 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.45 | 5.770% | $251.1509 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.55 | $909.4734 | $909.48 | $909.50 | $909.60 | |