| 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 | $156.79 | 9.820% | $172.1868 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.54 | 7.518% | $15.6331 | $15.63 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.71 | 7.459% | $157.6531 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.44 | 13.327% | $280.4163 | $280.42 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.78 | 7.185% | $254.8645 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.33 | 9.817% | $53.0746 | $53.07 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.73 | 10.438% | $80.3216 | $80.32 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.32 | $1,014.1500 | $1,014.14 | $1,014.10 | $1,014.20 | |