| 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 | $151.61 | 7.806% | $163.4447 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.60 | 4.290% | $15.2263 | $15.23 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.49 | 10.689% | $50.3524 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.25 | 8.333% | $28.4374 | $28.44 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.99 | 7.715% | $39.8438 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.36 | 4.156% | $137.8609 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.44 | 3.694% | $112.4458 | $112.45 | $112.45 | $112.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.74 | $547.6113 | $547.61 | $547.65 | $547.50 | |