| 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 | $172.47 | 7.305% | $185.0689 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.47 | 5.314% | $210.0698 | $210.07 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.79 | 8.846% | $133.652 | $133.65 | $133.65 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.79 | 10.243% | $170.6451 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.65 | 3.353% | $52.3483 | $52.35 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.58 | 11.170% | $60.6766 | $60.68 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.53 | 9.457% | $157.1036 | $157.10 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.28 | $969.5643 | $969.57 | $969.55 | $969.60 | |