| 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 | $157.48 | 9.333% | $172.1776 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.59 | 11.771% | $42.0147 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.87 | 8.756% | $42.2735 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.79 | 12.546% | $261.9958 | $262.00 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.50 | 8.851% | $232.3969 | $232.40 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.74 | 8.510% | $155.9723 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.34 | 9.287% | $92.1727 | $92.17 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.31 | $999.0035 | $999.00 | $998.95 | $999.10 | |