| 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 | $144.97 | 12.749% | $163.4522 | $163.45 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.58 | 4.530% | $51.826 | $51.83 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.92 | 5.671% | $172.1592 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.50 | 12.377% | $153.3946 | $153.39 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.60 | 11.224% | $62.9528 | $62.95 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.47 | 6.699% | $9.0374 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.95 | 11.324% | $31.1151 | $31.12 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.99 | $643.9373 | $643.94 | $643.95 | $644.00 | |