| 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 | $161.25 | 4.685% | $168.8046 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.76 | 9.368% | $102.5434 | $102.54 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.94 | 8.579% | $52.0528 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.66 | 5.734% | $226.9686 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.70 | 6.664% | $221.5411 | $221.54 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.52 | 9.615% | $139.781 | $139.78 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.67 | 13.195% | $120.7451 | $120.75 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.50 | $1,032.4366 | $1,032.43 | $1,032.45 | $1,032.40 | |