| 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 | $157.99 | 6.623% | $168.4537 | $168.45 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.65 | 8.630% | $27.8636 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.38 | 13.547% | $34.4956 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.35 | 4.812% | $110.4194 | $110.42 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.70 | 6.684% | $96.7624 | $96.76 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.73 | 3.741% | $63.0019 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.85 | 12.212% | $88.4792 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.65 | $589.4758 | $589.47 | $589.45 | $589.60 | |