| 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 | $158.43 | 6.304% | $168.4174 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.27 | 10.227% | $87.3769 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.83 | 13.518% | $256.3577 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.89 | 8.424% | $80.1145 | $80.11 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.31 | 8.249% | $225.4935 | $225.49 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.33 | 7.818% | $206.2882 | $206.29 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.42 | 6.357% | $259.9578 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.48 | $1,284.0060 | $1,284.01 | $1,284.00 | $1,284.10 | |