| 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 | $155.42 | 3.713% | $161.1907 | $161.19 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.53 | 3.312% | $16.0444 | $16.04 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.27 | 3.754% | $35.5565 | $35.56 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.69 | 6.343% | $170.8826 | $170.88 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.43 | 3.248% | $5.6064 | $5.61 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.55 | 10.869% | $207.9348 | $207.93 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.53 | 6.635% | $257.5555 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.42 | $854.7709 | $854.77 | $854.80 | $854.80 | |