| 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 | $99.43 | 5.847% | $105.2437 | $105.24 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.52 | 3.873% | $165.6982 | $165.70 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.88 | 12.796% | $16.784 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.95 | 11.129% | $165.5266 | $165.53 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.69 | 3.140% | $8.9629 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.77 | 8.245% | $26.8123 | $26.81 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.54 | 10.140% | $181.2244 | $181.22 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.78 | $670.2521 | $670.24 | $670.25 | $670.20 | |