| 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 | $156.94 | 5.403% | $165.4195 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.37 | 6.824% | $122.1746 | $122.17 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.96 | 8.231% | $12.9444 | $12.94 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.61 | 8.221% | $147.8407 | $147.84 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.65 | 13.181% | $19.9764 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.74 | 12.689% | $68.4473 | $68.45 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.85 | 12.617% | $154.1164 | $154.12 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.12 | $690.9193 | $690.92 | $690.90 | $690.80 | |