| 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 | $146.82 | 9.300% | $160.4743 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.96 | 6.751% | $39.4552 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.57 | 12.597% | $131.2543 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.29 | 13.675% | $106.0474 | $106.05 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.33 | 4.407% | $75.5176 | $75.52 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.71 | 8.141% | $249.4921 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.73 | 10.674% | $73.8528 | $73.85 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.41 | $836.0937 | $836.09 | $836.05 | $836.20 | |