| 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 | $160.52 | 3.286% | $165.7947 | $165.79 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.47 | 5.271% | $5.7583 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.75 | 9.457% | $273.3689 | $273.37 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.46 | 6.857% | $87.0457 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.75 | 11.268% | $85.3982 | $85.40 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.75 | 5.575% | $43.0218 | $43.02 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.76 | 12.364% | $31.1922 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.46 | $691.5798 | $691.58 | $691.55 | $691.60 | |