| 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 | $158.76 | 7.711% | $171.002 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.28 | 5.283% | $198.2268 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.35 | 4.824% | $37.0553 | $37.06 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.63 | 8.183% | $45.0366 | $45.04 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.39 | 5.540% | $258.9846 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.68 | 12.756% | $256.7229 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.59 | 3.324% | $204.1579 | $204.16 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.68 | $1,171.1861 | $1,171.19 | $1,171.20 | $1,171.20 | |