| 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 | $151.95 | 12.839% | $171.4589 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.48 | 6.325% | $149.3654 | $149.37 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.98 | 9.806% | $120.7646 | $120.76 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.97 | 7.302% | $268.2228 | $268.22 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.99 | 11.726% | $21.2168 | $21.22 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.56 | 3.485% | $118.5524 | $118.55 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.29 | 13.466% | $172.7974 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.22 | $1,022.3783 | $1,022.38 | $1,022.30 | $1,022.50 | |