| 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 | $160.77 | 6.336% | $170.9564 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.76 | 12.751% | $97.8228 | $97.82 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.68 | 10.322% | $121.0012 | $121.00 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.90 | 6.689% | $40.4351 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.41 | 13.118% | $159.9602 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.95 | 3.456% | $40.2961 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.74 | 5.449% | $251.7489 | $251.75 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.21 | $882.2207 | $882.23 | $882.20 | $882.20 | |