| 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 | $156.40 | 6.457% | $166.4987 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.39 | 10.629% | $149.7806 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.57 | 7.808% | $89.0171 | $89.02 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.50 | 11.410% | $160.9875 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.85 | 3.621% | $239.2091 | $239.21 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.71 | 4.228% | $106.0103 | $106.01 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.32 | 7.823% | $118.9503 | $118.95 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.74 | $1,030.4536 | $1,030.46 | $1,030.45 | $1,030.50 | |