| 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 | $158.25 | 5.265% | $166.5819 | $166.58 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.52 | 10.141% | $270.4182 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.80 | 5.404% | $102.0311 | $102.03 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.35 | 12.501% | $24.019 | $24.02 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.28 | 9.505% | $57.2492 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.41 | 10.793% | $151.1327 | $151.13 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.72 | 6.460% | $226.4617 | $226.46 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.33 | $997.8938 | $997.89 | $997.90 | $997.80 | |