| 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 | $159.46 | 5.840% | $168.7725 | $168.77 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.95 | 3.557% | $71.4026 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.70 | 7.165% | $181.859 | $181.86 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.87 | 8.506% | $236.402 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.40 | 4.247% | $251.6523 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.75 | 11.417% | $47.6308 | $47.63 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.49 | 7.602% | $196.3629 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.62 | $1,154.0821 | $1,154.07 | $1,154.05 | $1,154.20 | |