| 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 | $164.32 | 3.614% | $170.2585 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.88 | 5.230% | $233.4843 | $233.48 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.33 | 7.810% | $192.2576 | $192.26 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.41 | 7.125% | $128.9892 | $128.99 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.90 | 11.491% | $213.9512 | $213.95 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.85 | 5.786% | $15.7092 | $15.71 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.33 | 7.781% | $69.3355 | $69.34 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.02 | $1,023.9855 | $1,023.99 | $1,024.00 | $1,024.10 | |