| 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 | $157.80 | 4.535% | $164.9562 | $164.96 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.34 | 3.555% | $160.8623 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.45 | 11.792% | $198.3749 | $198.37 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.96 | 13.724% | $200.1088 | $200.11 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.39 | 8.704% | $13.4684 | $13.47 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.98 | 9.566% | $26.2739 | $26.27 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.81 | 7.734% | $41.8116 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.73 | $805.8561 | $805.85 | $805.75 | $806.00 | |