| 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 | $157.48 | 5.195% | $165.6611 | $165.66 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.33 | 5.193% | $110.7998 | $110.80 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.97 | 8.182% | $51.8949 | $51.89 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.85 | 8.643% | $10.7013 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.83 | 13.694% | $41.8735 | $41.87 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.64 | 5.529% | $257.1109 | $257.11 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.53 | 5.719% | $144.3382 | $144.34 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.63 | $782.3797 | $782.37 | $782.35 | $782.40 | |