| 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 | $158.80 | 8.577% | $172.4203 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.87 | 9.566% | $179.5458 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.92 | 8.661% | $150.9519 | $150.95 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.49 | 5.257% | $15.2517 | $15.25 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.75 | 12.801% | $36.9423 | $36.94 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.65 | 13.382% | $128.8586 | $128.86 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.38 | 3.147% | $65.3746 | $65.37 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.86 | $749.3452 | $749.34 | $749.30 | $749.40 | |