| 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 | $167.58 | 7.666% | $180.4267 | $180.43 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.26 | 7.425% | $46.4721 | $46.47 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.67 | 5.328% | $130.2591 | $130.26 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.44 | 9.573% | $115.5338 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.83 | 11.226% | $47.6381 | $47.64 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.76 | 3.485% | $40.1108 | $40.11 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.70 | 4.477% | $168.9393 | $168.94 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.24 | $729.3799 | $729.38 | $729.40 | $729.30 | |