| 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 | $157.35 | 5.754% | $166.4039 | $166.40 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.71 | 5.247% | $147.0406 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.36 | 13.670% | $187.9647 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.42 | 11.600% | $112.0687 | $112.07 | $112.05 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.64 | 11.747% | $72.2333 | $72.23 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.82 | 11.729% | $215.4359 | $215.44 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.93 | 6.443% | $128.7215 | $128.72 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.23 | $1,029.8686 | $1,029.86 | $1,029.85 | $1,029.80 | |