| 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 | $149.78 | 8.341% | $162.2731 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.83 | 9.576% | $87.4745 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.92 | 7.715% | $213.1895 | $213.19 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.68 | 3.288% | $251.6922 | $251.69 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.96 | 10.305% | $121.2914 | $121.29 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.89 | 8.790% | $92.3518 | $92.35 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.78 | 13.701% | $168.0273 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.84 | $1,096.2998 | $1,096.29 | $1,096.30 | $1,096.40 | |