| 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 | $147.61 | 9.105% | $161.0499 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.94 | 4.297% | $20.7968 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.71 | 5.678% | $6.0342 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.44 | 12.140% | $85.7198 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.84 | 10.347% | $113.4809 | $113.48 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.74 | 5.428% | $112.5338 | $112.53 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.81 | 5.697% | $84.3568 | $84.36 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.09 | $583.9722 | $583.97 | $584.00 | $583.90 | |