| 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 | $158.38 | 8.482% | $171.8138 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.70 | 6.273% | $162.2789 | $162.28 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.81 | 13.312% | $156.1553 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.37 | 10.208% | $48.8993 | $48.90 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.72 | 13.822% | $193.1787 | $193.18 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.50 | 3.615% | $97.9162 | $97.92 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.52 | 10.676% | $259.5574 | $259.56 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.00 | $1,089.7996 | $1,089.81 | $1,089.80 | $1,089.90 | |