| 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 | $159.74 | 5.391% | $168.3516 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.86 | 8.238% | $147.0521 | $147.05 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.93 | 9.655% | $144.6678 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.29 | 3.805% | $47.0133 | $47.01 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.75 | 12.813% | $184.7313 | $184.73 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.75 | 11.601% | $153.7304 | $153.73 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.45 | 5.478% | $14.1868 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.77 | $859.7333 | $859.73 | $859.75 | $859.80 | |