| 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 | $158.83 | 6.569% | $169.2635 | $169.26 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.32 | 4.335% | $261.1714 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.62 | 11.344% | $232.2859 | $232.29 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.49 | 10.585% | $170.8428 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.28 | 3.414% | $217.459 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.61 | 6.275% | $87.7938 | $87.79 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.42 | 7.274% | $9.0325 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.57 | $1,147.8489 | $1,147.84 | $1,147.85 | $1,147.90 | |