| 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 | $165.28 | 4.323% | $172.4251 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.76 | 11.547% | $163.7064 | $163.71 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.25 | 13.442% | $114.86 | $114.86 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.53 | 11.584% | $241.6128 | $241.61 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.47 | 9.167% | $209.0221 | $209.02 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.72 | 13.458% | $239.0787 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.82 | 11.481% | $77.836 | $77.84 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.83 | $1,218.5411 | $1,218.55 | $1,218.55 | $1,218.50 | |