| 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 | $167.88 | 6.250% | $178.3725 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.66 | 13.755% | $66.7287 | $66.73 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.49 | 12.612% | $16.3175 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.96 | 10.701% | $13.2398 | $13.24 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.56 | 9.256% | $196.1801 | $196.18 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.46 | 6.252% | $25.9892 | $25.99 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.97 | 7.227% | $253.0236 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.98 | $749.8514 | $749.85 | $749.85 | $749.80 | |