| 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 | $159.91 | 7.865% | $172.4869 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.69 | 11.442% | $107.7533 | $107.75 | $107.75 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.68 | 10.825% | $96.0631 | $96.06 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.34 | 10.529% | $171.6957 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.29 | 12.489% | $216.3051 | $216.31 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.84 | 8.658% | $123.6963 | $123.70 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.28 | 5.771% | $243.5695 | $243.57 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.03 | $1,131.5699 | $1,131.58 | $1,131.55 | $1,131.70 | |