| 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 | $158.71 | 8.264% | $171.8258 | $171.83 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.29 | 3.815% | $51.1704 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.94 | 12.111% | $135.587 | $135.59 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.35 | 11.207% | $43.76 | $43.76 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.89 | 8.365% | $87.6564 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.91 | 8.637% | $224.7808 | $224.78 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.96 | 5.188% | $216.6452 | $216.65 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.05 | $931.4256 | $931.44 | $931.45 | $931.50 | |