| 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 | $162.71 | 7.800% | $175.4014 | $175.40 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.88 | 11.872% | $254.9339 | $254.93 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.58 | 7.614% | $240.6034 | $240.60 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.93 | 10.302% | $72.7221 | $72.72 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.34 | 13.661% | $257.2603 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.79 | 11.245% | $86.5375 | $86.54 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.73 | 13.416% | $18.9745 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.96 | $1,106.4331 | $1,106.42 | $1,106.40 | $1,106.40 | |