| 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 | $165.56 | 9.193% | $180.7799 | $180.78 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.43 | 3.436% | $151.4613 | $151.46 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.47 | 8.197% | $103.2957 | $103.30 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.59 | 10.170% | $88.786 | $88.79 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.70 | 12.290% | $161.3607 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.35 | 4.699% | $138.5691 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.48 | 9.242% | $39.8515 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.58 | $864.1042 | $864.11 | $864.10 | $864.30 | |