| 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 | $165.54 | 10.284% | $182.5641 | $182.56 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.34 | 6.440% | $151.5067 | $151.51 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.38 | 4.295% | $50.4579 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.72 | 7.833% | $93.5128 | $93.51 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.89 | 3.410% | $57.7958 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.46 | 7.784% | $68.3997 | $68.40 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.35 | 12.110% | $251.5188 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.68 | $855.7558 | $855.76 | $855.70 | $855.80 | |