| 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 | $159.62 | 5.152% | $167.8436 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.38 | 3.277% | $147.0458 | $147.05 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.60 | 12.816% | $83.0326 | $83.03 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.37 | 4.327% | $9.7754 | $9.78 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.63 | 9.217% | $211.4769 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.58 | 8.402% | $195.7523 | $195.75 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.94 | 10.377% | $249.3858 | $249.39 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.12 | $1,064.3124 | $1,064.32 | $1,064.40 | $1,064.30 | |