| 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 | $155.80 | 10.218% | $171.7196 | $171.72 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.29 | 6.192% | $152.1625 | $152.16 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.93 | 7.381% | $17.1058 | $17.11 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.47 | 13.748% | $42.6214 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.67 | 4.114% | $31.9318 | $31.93 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.90 | 10.467% | $39.6577 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.36 | 3.306% | $124.3391 | $124.34 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.42 | $579.5379 | $579.54 | $579.50 | $579.50 | |