| 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 | $152.35 | 4.163% | $158.6923 | $158.69 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.29 | 5.629% | $165.0876 | $165.09 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.97 | 12.251% | $84.1546 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.50 | 3.761% | $20.2334 | $20.23 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.39 | 6.618% | $197.6591 | $197.66 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.42 | 7.736% | $19.845 | $19.85 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.42 | 9.483% | $62.8651 | $62.87 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.34 | $708.5371 | $708.54 | $708.55 | $708.60 | |