| 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 | $159.98 | 7.594% | $172.1289 | $172.13 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.54 | 7.182% | $247.0974 | $247.10 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.31 | 9.620% | $10.2056 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.33 | 4.459% | $44.2175 | $44.22 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.75 | 3.592% | $88.8301 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.25 | 9.486% | $214.8663 | $214.87 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.34 | 12.114% | $87.8301 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.50 | $865.1759 | $865.19 | $865.20 | $865.10 | |