| 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 | $144.91 | 11.366% | $161.3805 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.67 | 10.872% | $47.3091 | $47.31 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.40 | 13.687% | $95.9518 | $95.95 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.89 | 5.292% | $44.1068 | $44.11 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.79 | 10.202% | $57.0736 | $57.07 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.32 | 12.450% | $10.4803 | $10.48 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.93 | 12.230% | $84.0939 | $84.09 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $449.91 | $500.3960 | $500.39 | $500.40 | $500.50 | |