| 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 | $159.26 | 5.742% | $168.4047 | $168.40 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.47 | 12.321% | $97.124 | $97.12 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.34 | 8.443% | $150.02 | $150.02 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.84 | 6.626% | $237.6054 | $237.61 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.36 | 6.685% | $66.5288 | $66.53 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.60 | 10.696% | $259.6928 | $259.69 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.65 | 11.576% | $62.092 | $62.09 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.52 | $1,041.4677 | $1,041.46 | $1,041.45 | $1,041.40 | |