| 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 | $171.97 | 5.802% | $181.9477 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.42 | 12.129% | $164.1793 | $164.18 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.80 | 5.451% | $159.0201 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.31 | 3.378% | $157.455 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.81 | 8.421% | $153.7518 | $153.75 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.44 | 11.266% | $51.6719 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.68 | 6.348% | $141.1025 | $141.10 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.43 | $1,009.1283 | $1,009.13 | $1,009.10 | $1,009.20 | |