| 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 | $155.95 | 8.206% | $168.7473 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.50 | 11.134% | $230.6031 | $230.60 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.68 | 12.281% | $238.7992 | $238.80 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.34 | 7.175% | $46.4496 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.70 | 13.177% | $26.8229 | $26.82 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.39 | 13.660% | $158.4307 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.86 | 8.398% | $88.7346 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.42 | $958.5874 | $958.58 | $958.60 | $958.40 | |