| 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 | $159.78 | 5.868% | $169.1559 | $169.16 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.79 | 12.685% | $20.0467 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.63 | 9.207% | $21.4373 | $21.44 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.66 | 6.655% | $24.168 | $24.17 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.90 | 12.821% | $254.8626 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.45 | 6.429% | $22.829 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.90 | 3.588% | $166.6731 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.11 | $679.1726 | $679.18 | $679.15 | $679.20 | |