| 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 | $154.92 | 11.573% | $172.8489 | $172.85 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.44 | 9.864% | $221.31 | $221.31 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.26 | 7.407% | $217.2414 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.50 | 8.168% | $102.2188 | $102.22 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.97 | 7.869% | $80.8694 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.57 | 6.847% | $199.3444 | $199.34 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.83 | 3.719% | $143.9931 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.49 | $1,137.8260 | $1,137.82 | $1,137.80 | $1,137.70 | |