| 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 | $144.74 | 9.554% | $158.5685 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.77 | 4.218% | $74.7973 | $74.80 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.43 | 6.872% | $16.4903 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.53 | 9.500% | $227.2454 | $227.25 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.58 | 12.310% | $47.8216 | $47.82 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.77 | 4.136% | $24.7531 | $24.75 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.81 | 3.203% | $221.6904 | $221.69 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.63 | $771.3666 | $771.37 | $771.35 | $771.40 | |