| 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 | $149.85 | 12.373% | $168.3909 | $168.39 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.99 | 8.471% | $215.8464 | $215.85 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.25 | 13.259% | $115.8073 | $115.81 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.91 | 10.809% | $54.1967 | $54.20 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.56 | 8.592% | $176.5272 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.39 | 13.765% | $172.2288 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.49 | 3.616% | $86.509 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.44 | $989.5063 | $989.52 | $989.55 | $989.40 | |