| 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 | $155.83 | 5.351% | $164.1685 | $164.17 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.55 | 7.254% | $240.8389 | $240.84 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.86 | 4.507% | $102.2706 | $102.27 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.88 | 5.612% | $245.9492 | $245.95 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.97 | 12.362% | $40.4166 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.26 | 8.796% | $77.528 | $77.53 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.82 | 13.284% | $175.3863 | $175.39 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.17 | $1,046.5581 | $1,046.57 | $1,046.55 | $1,046.50 | |