| 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 | $153.39 | 11.753% | $171.4179 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.37 | 5.318% | $166.7921 | $166.79 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.75 | 11.652% | $138.1694 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.68 | 7.211% | $36.1087 | $36.11 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.65 | 6.502% | $229.6716 | $229.67 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.31 | 7.576% | $152.0156 | $152.02 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.50 | 5.792% | $243.8506 | $243.85 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.65 | $1,138.0259 | $1,138.03 | $1,137.95 | $1,138.10 | |