| 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 | $151.57 | 9.812% | $166.442 | $166.44 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.29 | 5.683% | $86.9665 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.91 | 12.753% | $19.0665 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.80 | 9.744% | $166.5914 | $166.59 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.60 | 7.794% | $39.4526 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.40 | 10.344% | $69.9581 | $69.96 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.85 | 7.345% | $37.4097 | $37.41 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.42 | $585.8868 | $585.89 | $585.85 | $586.00 | |