| 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 | $154.85 | 5.742% | $163.7415 | $163.74 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.83 | 8.508% | $175.5985 | $175.60 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.77 | 4.155% | $208.0704 | $208.07 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.43 | 11.385% | $218.7936 | $218.79 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.45 | 6.452% | $204.8669 | $204.87 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.91 | 7.301% | $157.6359 | $157.64 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.56 | 13.326% | $263.5509 | $263.55 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,284.80 | $1,392.2577 | $1,392.26 | $1,392.25 | $1,392.30 | |