| 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 | $157.86 | 3.436% | $163.2841 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.31 | 12.605% | $91.5591 | $91.56 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.41 | 9.793% | $217.8403 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.75 | 10.518% | $77.0863 | $77.09 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.96 | 8.856% | $88.1298 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.64 | 7.612% | $77.0932 | $77.09 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.65 | 12.825% | $96.6346 | $96.63 | $96.65 | $96.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.58 | $811.6274 | $811.62 | $811.70 | $811.60 | |