| 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 | $150.55 | 13.704% | $171.1814 | $171.18 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.72 | 6.632% | $211.8991 | $211.90 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.28 | 11.709% | $257.2435 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.83 | 9.416% | $64.3694 | $64.37 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.69 | 8.645% | $172.4088 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.60 | 5.285% | $19.583 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.63 | 10.258% | $257.5958 | $257.60 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.30 | $1,154.2810 | $1,154.28 | $1,154.30 | $1,154.30 | |