| 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 | $161.47 | 7.123% | $172.9715 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.42 | 3.549% | $150.581 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.67 | 5.584% | $255.1649 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.49 | 11.832% | $12.8495 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.68 | 13.136% | $22.2652 | $22.27 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.98 | 10.309% | $247.0701 | $247.07 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.49 | 11.717% | $25.1252 | $25.13 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.20 | $886.0274 | $886.03 | $886.00 | $886.10 | |