| 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 | $158.45 | 5.206% | $166.6989 | $166.70 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.55 | 7.742% | $31.8378 | $31.84 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.62 | 9.337% | $268.5535 | $268.55 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.56 | 12.136% | $199.1087 | $199.11 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.48 | 4.578% | $175.1472 | $175.15 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.74 | 6.276% | $24.1672 | $24.17 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.86 | 9.678% | $94.1695 | $94.17 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.26 | $959.6828 | $959.69 | $959.65 | $959.70 | |