| 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 | $111.38 | 4.289% | $116.1571 | $116.16 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.58 | 7.847% | $85.8246 | $85.82 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.57 | 10.646% | $153.3222 | $153.32 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.56 | 11.626% | $82.1121 | $82.11 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.28 | 8.623% | $174.1009 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.57 | 6.241% | $157.8423 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.76 | 11.345% | $6.4135 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.70 | $775.7727 | $775.76 | $775.70 | $775.70 | |