| 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 | $100.88 | 7.443% | $108.3885 | $108.39 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.71 | 4.630% | $64.5672 | $64.57 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.97 | 3.672% | $176.2113 | $176.21 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.34 | 12.362% | $80.1591 | $80.16 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.38 | 6.510% | $181.4717 | $181.47 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.41 | 6.454% | $7.8882 | $7.89 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.55 | 3.522% | $120.6549 | $120.65 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.24 | $739.3409 | $739.34 | $739.30 | $739.50 | |