| 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 | $153.73 | 9.529% | $168.3789 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.65 | 7.449% | $40.4545 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.57 | 12.546% | $28.778 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.49 | 11.765% | $25.1359 | $25.14 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.72 | 13.651% | $242.8949 | $242.89 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.91 | 3.455% | $177.8495 | $177.85 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.47 | 7.423% | $129.4125 | $129.41 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.54 | $812.9042 | $812.90 | $812.95 | $812.90 | |