| 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 | $155.48 | 10.365% | $171.5955 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.89 | 10.363% | $51.7492 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.50 | 3.502% | $222.0118 | $222.01 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.38 | 10.641% | $150.8922 | $150.89 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.40 | 8.473% | $11.2812 | $11.28 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.70 | 7.530% | $70.6472 | $70.65 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.61 | 9.639% | $107.0186 | $107.02 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.96 | $785.1957 | $785.20 | $785.20 | $785.10 | |