| 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 | $151.29 | 13.148% | $171.1816 | $171.18 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.30 | 8.872% | $263.7969 | $263.80 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.69 | 12.332% | $268.1253 | $268.13 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.30 | 8.390% | $89.205 | $89.21 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.62 | 10.565% | $55.968 | $55.97 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.40 | 11.813% | $11.6286 | $11.63 | $11.65 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.88 | 6.625% | $148.0808 | $148.08 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.48 | $1,007.9862 | $1,008.00 | $1,008.05 | $1,008.00 | |