| 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 | $145.79 | 10.349% | $160.8778 | $160.88 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.77 | 7.248% | $73.7544 | $73.75 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.45 | 9.259% | $133.7876 | $133.79 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.32 | 10.230% | $108.3781 | $108.38 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.34 | 8.506% | $20.9851 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.53 | 12.550% | $43.3655 | $43.37 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.96 | 6.102% | $146.3783 | $146.38 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.16 | $687.5268 | $687.54 | $687.60 | $687.70 | |