| 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 | $195.56 | 11.216% | $217.494 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.70 | 7.457% | $10.4233 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.36 | 7.724% | $164.1283 | $164.13 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.37 | 3.489% | $171.1398 | $171.14 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.73 | 8.119% | $79.7161 | $79.72 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.84 | 9.707% | $170.9674 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.84 | 6.653% | $157.6758 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.40 | $971.5447 | $971.55 | $971.55 | $971.50 | |