| 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 | $168.60 | 5.364% | $177.6437 | $177.64 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.40 | 12.798% | $53.4663 | $53.47 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.29 | 9.109% | $142.1581 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.62 | 8.704% | $18.0666 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.62 | 8.116% | $72.0269 | $72.03 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.53 | 11.181% | $62.8506 | $62.85 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.87 | 10.867% | $122.9182 | $122.92 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.93 | $649.1304 | $649.14 | $649.10 | $649.20 | |