| 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 | $152.45 | 5.842% | $161.3561 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.78 | 12.681% | $16.6543 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.75 | 7.666% | $123.5467 | $123.55 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.70 | 12.847% | $56.085 | $56.09 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.45 | 9.417% | $239.0214 | $239.02 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.72 | 13.286% | $188.8704 | $188.87 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.85 | 13.855% | $72.6964 | $72.70 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.70 | $858.2303 | $858.24 | $858.20 | $858.30 | |