| 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 | $159.73 | 5.735% | $168.8905 | $168.89 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.90 | 8.568% | $88.9172 | $88.92 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.46 | 7.561% | $5.8728 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.53 | 6.838% | $15.5236 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.78 | 13.341% | $156.1612 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.77 | 3.865% | $236.5733 | $236.57 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.50 | 6.510% | $252.9613 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.67 | $924.8999 | $924.89 | $924.80 | $925.00 | |