| 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 | $159.37 | 5.557% | $168.2262 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.57 | 7.200% | $43.491 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.62 | 4.236% | $8.9851 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.83 | 10.754% | $170.3729 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.78 | 7.133% | $202.2457 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.88 | 9.836% | $41.6059 | $41.61 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.32 | 5.693% | $94.405 | $94.41 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.37 | $729.3318 | $729.35 | $729.35 | $729.30 | |