| 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 | $159.73 | 3.318% | $165.0298 | $165.03 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.71 | 6.833% | $108.6598 | $108.66 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.39 | 7.476% | $105.7456 | $105.75 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.72 | 10.705% | $259.8468 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.97 | 8.320% | $31.3803 | $31.38 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.62 | 6.648% | $148.9019 | $148.90 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.42 | 8.871% | $266.1025 | $266.10 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.56 | $1,085.6667 | $1,085.67 | $1,085.70 | $1,085.60 | |