| 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 | $160.66 | 4.305% | $167.5764 | $167.58 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.56 | 3.856% | $83.6664 | $83.67 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.77 | 13.555% | $276.813 | $276.81 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.85 | 5.845% | $176.6024 | $176.60 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.77 | 3.863% | $143.0921 | $143.09 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.83 | 5.796% | $10.3997 | $10.40 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.45 | 13.406% | $88.967 | $88.97 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.89 | $947.1170 | $947.12 | $947.10 | $947.20 | |