| 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 | $141.51 | 10.575% | $156.4747 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.28 | 9.476% | $184.2262 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.71 | 13.110% | $179.5169 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.62 | 4.321% | $177.9925 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.78 | 5.798% | $7.1731 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.27 | 7.361% | $102.2828 | $102.28 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.72 | 7.185% | $174.4114 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.89 | $982.0776 | $982.07 | $982.05 | $982.10 | |