| 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 | $153.55 | 7.750% | $165.4501 | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.48 | 7.859% | $70.6261 | $70.63 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.60 | 9.461% | $110.1178 | $110.12 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.64 | 12.482% | $155.945 | $155.95 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.68 | 12.580% | $135.8615 | $135.86 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.74 | 5.578% | $21.8969 | $21.90 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.57 | 4.802% | $56.1424 | $56.14 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.26 | $716.0398 | $716.05 | $716.05 | $716.00 | |