| 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 | $162.79 | 5.157% | $171.1851 | $171.19 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.97 | 4.733% | $79.5657 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.68 | 8.319% | $228.2065 | $228.21 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.98 | 10.158% | $99.1202 | $99.12 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.70 | 9.317% | $12.7901 | $12.79 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.58 | 11.435% | $159.9984 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.50 | 5.344% | $240.711 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.20 | $991.5770 | $991.59 | $991.55 | $991.60 | |