| 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 | $168.99 | 6.804% | $180.4881 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.50 | 5.491% | $102.8537 | $102.85 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.83 | 8.256% | $256.3827 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.43 | 4.412% | $21.3314 | $21.33 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.55 | 6.398% | $152.7343 | $152.73 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.79 | 13.435% | $85.9724 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.54 | 7.834% | $197.9185 | $197.92 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.63 | $997.6811 | $997.67 | $997.70 | $997.70 | |