| 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 | $162.38 | 6.107% | $172.2965 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.54 | 13.660% | $99.498 | $99.50 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.30 | 10.624% | $144.1431 | $144.14 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.45 | 5.837% | $154.9983 | $155.00 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.85 | 7.176% | $261.3487 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.71 | 8.276% | $180.5069 | $180.51 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.95 | 3.286% | $122.8587 | $122.86 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.18 | $1,135.6502 | $1,135.66 | $1,135.65 | $1,135.60 | |