| 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 | $156.50 | 11.229% | $174.0734 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.28 | 9.734% | $15.67 | $15.67 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.92 | 12.766% | $48.3992 | $48.40 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.79 | 7.460% | $123.3533 | $123.35 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.98 | 10.388% | $54.068 | $54.07 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.86 | 9.412% | $201.1649 | $201.16 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.68 | 10.692% | $82.6648 | $82.66 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.01 | $699.3936 | $699.38 | $699.30 | $699.60 | |