| 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 | $157.59 | 8.120% | $170.3863 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.75 | 12.270% | $27.7868 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.93 | 6.629% | $48.9747 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.68 | 6.660% | $145.7829 | $145.78 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.86 | 10.784% | $123.923 | $123.92 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.37 | 5.151% | $198.0729 | $198.07 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.63 | 9.768% | $104.9711 | $104.97 | $104.95 | $105.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.81 | $819.8977 | $819.89 | $819.85 | $820.00 | |