| 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 | $154.48 | 5.158% | $162.4481 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.60 | 4.410% | $190.6527 | $190.65 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.91 | 13.373% | $69.0555 | $69.06 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.96 | 6.848% | $239.2968 | $239.30 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.54 | 10.856% | $94.8262 | $94.83 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.60 | 5.201% | $72.1679 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.65 | 11.659% | $106.8018 | $106.80 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.74 | $935.2490 | $935.26 | $935.25 | $935.30 | |