| 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 | $158.86 | 6.782% | $169.6339 | $169.63 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.56 | 11.546% | $80.9378 | $80.94 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.77 | 13.529% | $78.0739 | $78.07 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.49 | 7.359% | $228.1271 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.94 | 12.431% | $230.4161 | $230.42 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.82 | 5.428% | $16.6787 | $16.68 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.89 | 9.675% | $213.7456 | $213.75 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.33 | $1,017.6131 | $1,017.62 | $1,017.65 | $1,017.50 | |