| 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 | $158.96 | 9.809% | $174.5524 | $174.55 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.45 | 13.747% | $182.5071 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.60 | 11.644% | $236.2387 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.99 | 7.800% | $86.2292 | $86.23 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.33 | 12.650% | $57.8232 | $57.82 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.81 | 5.651% | $31.4946 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.71 | 11.657% | $8.6088 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.85 | $777.4540 | $777.45 | $777.45 | $777.40 | |