| 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 | $160.47 | 3.609% | $166.2614 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.30 | 11.299% | $231.8358 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.26 | 9.300% | $6.8422 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.46 | 7.599% | $238.2887 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.91 | 10.857% | $166.1857 | $166.19 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.30 | 7.357% | $212.8889 | $212.89 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.99 | 12.744% | $208.5651 | $208.57 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.69 | $1,230.8678 | $1,230.88 | $1,230.90 | $1,230.90 | |