| 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 | $147.55 | 12.482% | $165.9672 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.59 | 6.754% | $113.7891 | $113.79 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.61 | 7.722% | $107.3019 | $107.30 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.45 | 13.154% | $41.2446 | $41.24 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.69 | 9.395% | $223.9206 | $223.92 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.60 | 5.387% | $83.8881 | $83.89 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.32 | 4.643% | $49.5171 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.81 | $785.6286 | $785.63 | $785.60 | $785.60 | |