| 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 | $154.27 | 6.391% | $164.1294 | $164.13 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.29 | 4.160% | $81.5469 | $81.55 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.58 | 9.683% | $221.099 | $221.10 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.25 | 5.719% | $38.3231 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.66 | 6.186% | $27.2473 | $27.25 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.78 | 5.578% | $209.8679 | $209.87 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.59 | 13.376% | $243.2936 | $243.29 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.42 | $985.5072 | $985.51 | $985.50 | $985.40 | |