| 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 | $147.46 | 9.443% | $161.3846 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.50 | 10.230% | $46.8478 | $46.85 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.59 | 9.783% | $142.2678 | $142.27 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.68 | 7.414% | $176.8894 | $176.89 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.31 | 12.372% | $202.618 | $202.62 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.88 | 11.400% | $122.4063 | $122.41 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.29 | 10.305% | $15.7626 | $15.76 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.71 | $868.1765 | $868.18 | $868.15 | $868.20 | |