| 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 | $159.36 | 5.738% | $168.5041 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.76 | 6.407% | $22.0901 | $22.09 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.34 | 8.338% | $79.4551 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.79 | 10.250% | $176.1685 | $176.17 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.56 | 10.616% | $65.8829 | $65.88 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.79 | 13.303% | $123.2623 | $123.26 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.91 | 12.240% | $62.7534 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.51 | $698.1164 | $698.11 | $698.10 | $698.30 | |