| 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 | $159.63 | 5.510% | $168.4256 | $168.43 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.34 | 3.293% | $60.2611 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.63 | 4.822% | $90.8073 | $90.81 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.30 | 7.445% | $167.9365 | $167.94 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.94 | 11.460% | $227.3115 | $227.31 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.99 | 6.353% | $188.2342 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.90 | 8.727% | $87.9601 | $87.96 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.73 | $990.9363 | $990.94 | $990.95 | $990.90 | |