| 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 | $162.99 | 5.176% | $171.4264 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.57 | 3.855% | $252.9596 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.87 | 13.193% | $151.5315 | $151.53 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.96 | 10.209% | $15.3852 | $15.39 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.29 | 11.799% | $69.6396 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.87 | 6.474% | $164.8963 | $164.90 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.65 | 6.614% | $85.9842 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.20 | $911.8228 | $911.83 | $911.90 | $911.80 | |