| 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 | $157.37 | 5.845% | $166.5683 | $166.57 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.49 | 8.768% | $113.6517 | $113.65 | $113.65 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.45 | 9.857% | $32.3529 | $32.35 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.46 | 8.269% | $14.573 | $14.57 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.38 | 6.299% | $177.9233 | $177.92 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.72 | 3.361% | $30.7189 | $30.72 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.75 | 10.472% | $100.2533 | $100.25 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.62 | $636.0414 | $636.03 | $635.95 | $636.20 | |