| 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 | $152.64 | 12.695% | $172.0176 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.96 | 7.379% | $95.5244 | $95.52 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.76 | 8.725% | $145.4306 | $145.43 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.90 | 8.433% | $239.5285 | $239.53 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.91 | 5.222% | $49.3596 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.33 | 4.582% | $37.9946 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.54 | 5.645% | $178.0541 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.04 | $917.9094 | $917.90 | $917.90 | $917.90 | |