| 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 | $149.63 | 8.637% | $162.5535 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.64 | 3.226% | $182.3384 | $182.34 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.38 | 6.744% | $68.7218 | $68.72 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.63 | 3.368% | $130.8949 | $130.89 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.81 | 11.547% | $157.0693 | $157.07 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.84 | 7.644% | $107.4718 | $107.47 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.45 | 6.560% | $40.9723 | $40.97 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.38 | $850.0220 | $850.01 | $849.95 | $850.10 | |