| 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 | $160.63 | 6.250% | $170.6694 | $170.67 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.91 | 13.695% | $52.1974 | $52.20 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.49 | 4.833% | $15.1903 | $15.19 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.29 | 6.318% | $251.2188 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.78 | 4.732% | $28.0472 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.93 | 4.432% | $248.4751 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.58 | 6.846% | $221.7909 | $221.79 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.61 | $987.5891 | $987.60 | $987.60 | $987.60 | |