| 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 | $154.94 | 9.396% | $169.4982 | $169.50 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.85 | 5.200% | $129.2382 | $129.24 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.59 | 8.432% | $137.2641 | $137.26 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.96 | 3.678% | $115.0411 | $115.04 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.46 | 11.409% | $163.1696 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.74 | 10.840% | $162.6466 | $162.65 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.95 | 3.585% | $99.3898 | $99.39 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.49 | $976.2476 | $976.25 | $976.25 | $976.20 | |