| 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 | $159.87 | 5.749% | $169.0609 | $169.06 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.82 | 12.757% | $262.5208 | $262.52 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.81 | 6.340% | $143.357 | $143.36 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.30 | 8.419% | $32.851 | $32.85 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.67 | 8.577% | $144.0491 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.35 | 9.106% | $135.6733 | $135.67 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.76 | 13.701% | $12.2342 | $12.23 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.58 | $899.7463 | $899.74 | $899.70 | $899.80 | |