| 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 | $170.43 | 7.624% | $183.4236 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.57 | 12.570% | $18.6528 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.47 | 7.590% | $165.1184 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.63 | 12.843% | $171.1038 | $171.10 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.79 | 6.194% | $8.2725 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.63 | 13.249% | $149.0697 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.63 | 11.656% | $86.6786 | $86.68 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.15 | $782.3194 | $782.31 | $782.25 | $782.40 | |