| 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 | $157.78 | 4.693% | $165.1846 | $165.18 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.93 | 4.110% | $20.7491 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.56 | 12.299% | $42.1795 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.97 | 8.499% | $238.6653 | $238.67 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.31 | 6.626% | $142.1431 | $142.14 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.86 | 4.823% | $135.0749 | $135.07 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.69 | 4.506% | $5.9464 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.10 | $749.9429 | $749.94 | $749.95 | $749.90 | |