| 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 | $155.88 | 10.248% | $171.8546 | $171.85 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.63 | 10.409% | $271.1976 | $271.20 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.77 | 12.480% | $152.7141 | $152.71 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.45 | 13.298% | $77.5525 | $77.55 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.78 | 6.606% | $250.2896 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.47 | 7.627% | $126.4294 | $126.43 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.35 | 3.276% | $80.9167 | $80.92 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.33 | $1,130.9545 | $1,130.95 | $1,130.95 | $1,131.00 | |