| 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 | $159.87 | 11.645% | $178.4869 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.79 | 10.638% | $69.4696 | $69.47 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.51 | 9.272% | $114.2002 | $114.20 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.60 | 5.454% | $154.5956 | $154.60 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.76 | 9.276% | $13.9436 | $13.94 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.61 | 5.369% | $19.6092 | $19.61 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.83 | 13.490% | $242.6757 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.97 | $792.9808 | $792.99 | $793.00 | $793.00 | |