| 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 | $157.52 | 5.167% | $165.6591 | $165.66 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.71 | 13.149% | $247.4682 | $247.47 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.94 | 7.183% | $129.6271 | $129.63 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.78 | 11.669% | $272.2267 | $272.23 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.45 | 11.774% | $68.6851 | $68.69 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.35 | 11.463% | $39.4022 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.68 | 12.481% | $27.7603 | $27.76 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.43 | $950.8287 | $950.84 | $950.85 | $950.90 | |