| 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 | $158.25 | 6.378% | $168.3432 | $168.34 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.94 | 5.509% | $6.2672 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.89 | 5.456% | $161.2317 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.47 | 7.126% | $27.285 | $27.29 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.76 | 11.821% | $266.9838 | $266.98 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.32 | 3.797% | $39.775 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.99 | 8.358% | $267.6334 | $267.63 | $267.65 | $267.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.62 | $937.5193 | $937.52 | $937.60 | $937.50 | |