| 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 | $153.54 | 13.600% | $174.4214 | $174.42 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.58 | 8.470% | $16.8996 | $16.90 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.31 | 10.760% | $87.8438 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.41 | 10.341% | $110.7934 | $110.79 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.49 | 12.870% | $40.0576 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.59 | 10.318% | $6.1668 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.46 | 11.381% | $27.2438 | $27.24 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $414.38 | $463.4264 | $463.42 | $463.40 | $463.40 | |