| 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 | $144.48 | 11.625% | $161.2758 | $161.28 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.74 | 7.687% | $78.3315 | $78.33 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.73 | 8.337% | $264.0498 | $264.05 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.99 | 3.531% | $32.0843 | $32.08 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.56 | 7.487% | $127.4366 | $127.44 | $127.45 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.26 | 6.432% | $168.4393 | $168.44 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.29 | 3.405% | $25.1171 | $25.12 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.05 | $856.7344 | $856.74 | $856.80 | $856.60 | |