| 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 | $160.90 | 6.349% | $171.1155 | $171.12 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.80 | 11.419% | $71.0853 | $71.09 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.87 | 8.283% | $144.9585 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.48 | 4.704% | $79.0306 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.35 | 9.309% | $238.6762 | $238.68 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.78 | 13.754% | $211.3322 | $211.33 | $211.35 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.78 | 13.129% | $92.5169 | $92.52 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.96 | $1,008.7152 | $1,008.73 | $1,008.75 | $1,008.70 | |