| 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 | $159.85 | 3.200% | $164.9652 | $164.97 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.40 | 8.255% | $82.7068 | $82.71 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.72 | 5.171% | $24.9466 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.64 | 13.824% | $149.8379 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.28 | 10.382% | $138.2866 | $138.29 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.63 | 12.140% | $142.0029 | $142.00 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.31 | 12.323% | $27.3057 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.83 | $730.0517 | $730.07 | $730.05 | $730.00 | |