| 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 | $152.49 | 6.750% | $162.7831 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.56 | 11.191% | $53.9943 | $53.99 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.97 | 7.268% | $241.3208 | $241.32 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.94 | 3.566% | $173.9287 | $173.93 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.38 | 13.837% | $50.5209 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.37 | 6.802% | $84.7687 | $84.77 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.63 | 8.844% | $269.5304 | $269.53 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.34 | $1,036.8469 | $1,036.84 | $1,036.85 | $1,036.80 | |