| 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 | $155.72 | 6.588% | $165.9788 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.89 | 4.492% | $157.668 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.29 | 3.600% | $214.7524 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.52 | 13.115% | $98.9982 | $99.00 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.33 | 8.258% | $32.8347 | $32.83 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.90 | 7.667% | $265.8298 | $265.83 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.54 | 4.333% | $237.3993 | $237.40 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.19 | $1,173.4612 | $1,173.46 | $1,173.50 | $1,173.50 | |