| 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 | $142.70 | 13.419% | $161.8489 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.47 | 12.680% | $21.9388 | $21.94 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.59 | 10.227% | $37.0252 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.95 | 8.654% | $87.9554 | $87.96 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.94 | 13.611% | $123.7678 | $123.77 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.34 | 6.399% | $83.353 | $83.35 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.73 | 6.207% | $84.6788 | $84.68 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.72 | $600.5679 | $600.58 | $600.60 | $600.60 | |