| 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 | $165.66 | 3.543% | $171.5293 | $171.53 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.31 | 6.332% | $29.0393 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.42 | 8.536% | $145.8941 | $145.89 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.70 | 9.266% | $43.3786 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.48 | 9.494% | $229.368 | $229.37 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.56 | 9.278% | $93.4983 | $93.50 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.35 | 12.523% | $241.1931 | $241.19 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.48 | $953.9007 | $953.90 | $953.95 | $953.90 | |