| 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 | $159.74 | 9.798% | $175.3913 | $175.39 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.45 | 13.300% | $16.3719 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.43 | 11.555% | $276.0205 | $276.02 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.69 | 13.528% | $80.2529 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.67 | 5.312% | $170.2579 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.50 | 13.542% | $25.547 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.72 | 7.544% | $39.4902 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.20 | $783.3317 | $783.33 | $783.30 | $783.40 | |