| 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 | $155.97 | 13.279% | $176.6813 | $176.68 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.84 | 3.221% | $83.4439 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.45 | 6.290% | $167.3536 | $167.35 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.32 | 7.550% | $156.2917 | $156.29 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.67 | 3.178% | $44.0261 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.95 | 5.625% | $126.6972 | $126.70 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.66 | 5.659% | $85.2245 | $85.22 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.86 | $839.7183 | $839.71 | $839.75 | $839.70 | |