| 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 | $159.42 | 3.825% | $165.5178 | $165.52 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.33 | 6.501% | $36.5618 | $36.56 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.98 | 12.157% | $213.0759 | $213.08 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.77 | 8.815% | $220.6442 | $220.64 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.77 | 8.202% | $9.4893 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.87 | 9.864% | $98.7348 | $98.73 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.63 | 11.569% | $99.9993 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.77 | $844.0231 | $844.02 | $844.05 | $844.00 | |