| 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 | $145.33 | 12.738% | $163.8421 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.56 | 13.707% | $229.1878 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.42 | 7.863% | $25.2615 | $25.26 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.49 | 8.734% | $153.8477 | $153.85 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.80 | 9.778% | $17.3449 | $17.34 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.75 | 8.128% | $89.4759 | $89.48 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.55 | 6.636% | $165.8723 | $165.87 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.90 | $844.8322 | $844.83 | $844.85 | $844.80 | |