| 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 | $162.89 | 5.815% | $172.3621 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.56 | 9.855% | $134.6383 | $134.64 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.76 | 5.556% | $180.2474 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.93 | 9.146% | $272.7886 | $272.79 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.51 | 8.616% | $12.5017 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.76 | 3.128% | $149.2881 | $149.29 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.87 | 11.796% | $32.2755 | $32.28 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.28 | $954.1017 | $954.11 | $954.15 | $954.10 | |