| 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 | $166.33 | 3.158% | $171.5827 | $171.58 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.70 | 5.739% | $240.7677 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.68 | 6.680% | $223.6866 | $223.69 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.37 | 6.198% | $88.5373 | $88.54 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.30 | 7.664% | $154.2825 | $154.28 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.35 | 4.816% | $37.0525 | $37.05 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.81 | 7.737% | $129.0797 | $129.08 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.54 | $1,044.9890 | $1,044.99 | $1,045.05 | $1,045.10 | |