| 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 | $170.99 | 7.173% | $183.2551 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.75 | 4.699% | $31.148 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.64 | 4.721% | $39.417 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.45 | 8.621% | $163.4203 | $163.42 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.90 | 3.128% | $244.3102 | $244.31 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.70 | 5.226% | $241.7041 | $241.70 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.33 | 12.810% | $128.9757 | $128.98 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.76 | $1,032.2304 | $1,032.24 | $1,032.20 | $1,032.20 | |