| 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 | $157.43 | 9.479% | $172.3528 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.91 | 3.177% | $150.5456 | $150.55 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.53 | 9.541% | $6.0576 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.43 | 8.744% | $130.9604 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.37 | 6.273% | $131.109 | $131.11 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.37 | 3.250% | $12.772 | $12.77 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.62 | 4.351% | $235.4367 | $235.44 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.66 | $839.2341 | $839.24 | $839.20 | $839.30 | |