| 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 | $156.27 | 9.669% | $171.3797 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.76 | 8.790% | $36.7275 | $36.73 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.99 | 5.404% | $203.4192 | $203.42 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.52 | 3.450% | $45.0214 | $45.02 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.91 | 10.276% | $236.9942 | $236.99 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.75 | 12.140% | $234.0923 | $234.09 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.31 | 6.233% | $214.92 | $214.92 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.51 | $1,142.5543 | $1,142.55 | $1,142.55 | $1,142.50 | |