| 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 | $159.99 | 5.686% | $169.087 | $169.09 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.58 | 7.767% | $42.6542 | $42.65 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.86 | 3.832% | $195.0588 | $195.06 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.58 | 7.551% | $92.0421 | $92.04 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.71 | 5.646% | $161.332 | $161.33 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.37 | 5.638% | $138.7766 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.98 | 3.750% | $80.9043 | $80.90 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.07 | $879.8550 | $879.85 | $879.90 | $879.90 | |