| 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 | $144.28 | 12.659% | $162.5444 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.33 | 5.529% | $30.9517 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.72 | 10.501% | $36.1559 | $36.16 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.85 | 12.632% | $145.1263 | $145.13 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.64 | 5.159% | $122.6575 | $122.66 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.53 | 12.153% | $186.7684 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.61 | 10.747% | $182.3006 | $182.30 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.96 | $866.5048 | $866.51 | $866.50 | $866.60 | |