| 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 | $164.50 | 4.710% | $172.248 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.48 | 13.624% | $56.2212 | $56.22 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.26 | 9.213% | $9.021 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.56 | 6.826% | $259.1171 | $259.12 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.62 | 9.475% | $26.9527 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.67 | 7.600% | $228.8329 | $228.83 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.86 | 13.657% | $61.2157 | $61.22 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.95 | $813.6086 | $813.61 | $813.55 | $813.50 | |