| 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 | $157.65 | 10.666% | $174.4649 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.66 | 12.575% | $95.306 | $95.31 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.78 | 4.437% | $33.1901 | $33.19 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.57 | 6.567% | $199.8877 | $199.89 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.48 | 8.625% | $152.5964 | $152.60 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.99 | 11.111% | $19.9889 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.43 | 4.856% | $136.7637 | $136.76 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.56 | $812.1977 | $812.20 | $812.20 | $812.30 | |