| 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 | $146.55 | 13.112% | $165.7656 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.69 | 7.224% | $84.3746 | $84.37 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.48 | 8.842% | $47.3245 | $47.32 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.88 | 10.309% | $48.4036 | $48.40 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.98 | 8.374% | $11.8995 | $11.90 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.78 | 7.613% | $140.7363 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.75 | 7.395% | $195.1904 | $195.19 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.11 | $693.6945 | $693.69 | $693.65 | $693.70 | |