| 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 | $155.35 | 13.742% | $176.6982 | $176.70 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.94 | 6.427% | $158.5124 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.31 | 7.132% | $96.7509 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.60 | 4.624% | $159.6562 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.62 | 6.168% | $14.4601 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.76 | 13.245% | $93.7216 | $93.72 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.72 | 10.461% | $158.7545 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.30 | $858.5539 | $858.55 | $858.50 | $858.70 | |