| 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 | $161.27 | 3.727% | $167.2805 | $167.28 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.27 | 11.865% | $162.5063 | $162.51 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.74 | 12.738% | $156.4127 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.97 | 8.671% | $115.1587 | $115.16 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.93 | 11.334% | $56.7024 | $56.70 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.54 | 8.607% | $44.0293 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.47 | 6.333% | $157.8726 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.19 | $859.9625 | $859.96 | $859.95 | $860.00 | |