| 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 | $152.30 | 12.275% | $170.9948 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.88 | 11.624% | $245.4389 | $245.44 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.59 | 7.728% | $7.0993 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.70 | 13.748% | $273.7914 | $273.79 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.97 | 10.310% | $146.6792 | $146.68 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.54 | 10.557% | $30.4474 | $30.45 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.74 | 10.154% | $155.0307 | $155.03 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.72 | $1,029.4817 | $1,029.48 | $1,029.55 | $1,029.40 | |