| 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 | $156.33 | 9.596% | $171.3314 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.44 | 11.409% | $78.4765 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.44 | 4.851% | $58.1294 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.58 | 11.696% | $44.2093 | $44.21 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.80 | 3.776% | $35.0763 | $35.08 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.32 | 4.159% | $7.6244 | $7.62 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.66 | 7.384% | $265.9472 | $265.95 | $265.95 | $265.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $610.57 | $660.7945 | $660.80 | $660.85 | $660.70 | |