| 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 | $151.35 | 6.656% | $161.4239 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.49 | 12.552% | $44.4468 | $44.45 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.31 | 8.379% | $53.4417 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.29 | 7.702% | $89.705 | $89.71 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.77 | 11.836% | $131.7093 | $131.71 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.91 | 7.739% | $120.5707 | $120.57 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.91 | 10.440% | $36.3458 | $36.35 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.03 | $637.6432 | $637.65 | $637.60 | $637.50 | |