| 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 | $144.78 | 11.758% | $161.8032 | $161.80 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.86 | 7.484% | $22.4212 | $22.42 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.62 | 4.582% | $219.2248 | $219.22 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.27 | 13.154% | $48.9617 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.35 | 12.211% | $96.8942 | $96.89 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.81 | 13.340% | $97.2571 | $97.26 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.97 | 13.652% | $135.2118 | $135.21 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.66 | $781.7740 | $781.76 | $781.70 | $781.80 | |