| 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 | $157.26 | 5.698% | $166.2207 | $166.22 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.53 | 4.342% | $165.4134 | $165.41 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.73 | 12.576% | $94.2599 | $94.26 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.51 | 9.289% | $28.9725 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.46 | 10.119% | $196.5184 | $196.52 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.45 | 8.684% | $8.097 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.70 | 8.135% | $25.628 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.64 | $685.1099 | $685.11 | $685.05 | $685.10 | |