| 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 | $144.59 | 9.560% | $158.4128 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.60 | 9.528% | $176.9972 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.62 | 12.248% | $8.5533 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.84 | 5.829% | $22.0548 | $22.05 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.93 | 13.610% | $188.5131 | $188.51 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.28 | 5.575% | $179.7731 | $179.77 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.71 | 4.699% | $165.1208 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.57 | $899.4251 | $899.41 | $899.35 | $899.50 | |