| 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 | $143.37 | 8.587% | $155.6812 | $155.68 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.92 | 7.435% | $18.178 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.94 | 8.755% | $188.0809 | $188.08 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.83 | 13.164% | $105.0501 | $105.05 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.43 | 10.161% | $88.6025 | $88.60 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.76 | 13.180% | $25.7598 | $25.76 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.34 | 12.593% | $79.1979 | $79.20 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.59 | $660.5504 | $660.55 | $660.60 | $660.70 | |