| 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 | $158.86 | 4.624% | $166.2057 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.78 | 7.431% | $188.8422 | $188.84 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.58 | 9.208% | $131.683 | $131.68 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.58 | 3.726% | $18.235 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.75 | 3.296% | $236.2896 | $236.29 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.81 | 8.232% | $20.3584 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.96 | 12.395% | $49.4088 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.32 | $811.0227 | $811.03 | $811.05 | $811.00 | |