| 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 | $243.88 | 5.242% | $256.6642 | $256.66 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.65 | 12.415% | $165.9807 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.42 | 5.743% | $167.5181 | $167.52 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.78 | 8.435% | $171.0887 | $171.09 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.45 | 4.824% | $31.9189 | $31.92 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.43 | 7.358% | $31.5955 | $31.60 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.60 | 6.509% | $69.8699 | $69.87 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.21 | $894.6360 | $894.64 | $894.60 | $894.70 | |