| 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 | $147.38 | 9.565% | $161.4769 | $161.48 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.30 | 6.661% | $163.5113 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.66 | 7.871% | $29.8371 | $29.84 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.75 | 8.764% | $21.4809 | $21.48 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.50 | 5.492% | $81.7563 | $81.76 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.31 | 7.485% | $267.9709 | $267.97 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.36 | 4.433% | $88.0997 | $88.10 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.26 | $814.1331 | $814.14 | $814.15 | $814.20 | |