| 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 | $146.46 | 7.775% | $157.8473 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.59 | 7.699% | $54.4849 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.86 | 8.420% | $108.2682 | $108.27 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.65 | 4.698% | $65.5933 | $65.59 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.26 | 4.669% | $166.6958 | $166.70 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.80 | 11.224% | $23.1346 | $23.13 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.27 | 7.664% | $241.4581 | $241.46 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.89 | $817.4822 | $817.48 | $817.50 | $817.50 | |