| 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 | $155.58 | 11.508% | $173.4841 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.96 | 12.585% | $74.2611 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.72 | 13.200% | $124.203 | $124.20 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.81 | 13.457% | $196.065 | $196.07 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.80 | 3.542% | $233.7978 | $233.80 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.68 | 6.698% | $166.1074 | $166.11 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.95 | 13.714% | $92.0515 | $92.05 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.50 | $1,059.9699 | $1,059.97 | $1,059.95 | $1,060.10 | |