| 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 | $142.88 | 12.833% | $161.2158 | $161.22 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.44 | 13.557% | $24.3466 | $24.35 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.74 | 10.367% | $217.136 | $217.14 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.55 | 5.672% | $66.0978 | $66.10 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.97 | 10.799% | $99.6859 | $99.69 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.99 | 6.676% | $158.9366 | $158.94 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.98 | 12.729% | $129.6158 | $129.62 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.55 | $857.0345 | $857.06 | $857.05 | $856.90 | |