| 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 | $159.88 | 4.587% | $167.2137 | $167.21 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.58 | 6.432% | $117.6925 | $117.69 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.93 | 9.185% | $73.0775 | $73.08 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.55 | 12.570% | $74.9153 | $74.92 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.58 | 3.851% | $260.2298 | $260.23 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.75 | 11.552% | $13.1074 | $13.11 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.30 | 9.203% | $236.2061 | $236.21 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.57 | $942.4423 | $942.45 | $942.45 | $942.40 | |