| 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 | $144.98 | 10.555% | $160.2826 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.67 | 4.281% | $179.0192 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.67 | 6.606% | $39.0924 | $39.09 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.96 | 6.116% | $116.6852 | $116.69 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.90 | 12.525% | $190.0547 | $190.05 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.52 | 9.852% | $31.3298 | $31.33 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.69 | 11.215% | $197.6179 | $197.62 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.39 | $914.0818 | $914.08 | $914.10 | $914.10 | |