| 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 | $153.77 | 11.866% | $172.0163 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.71 | 4.582% | $224.548 | $224.55 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.43 | 8.495% | $178.3983 | $178.40 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.41 | 10.621% | $34.7461 | $34.75 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.80 | 6.536% | $144.6759 | $144.68 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.38 | 8.169% | $168.073 | $168.07 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.97 | 13.127% | $110.8305 | $110.83 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.47 | $1,033.2881 | $1,033.30 | $1,033.30 | $1,033.20 | |