| 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 | $156.25 | 5.350% | $164.6094 | $164.61 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.78 | 6.392% | $144.4591 | $144.46 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.56 | 10.411% | $247.9389 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.80 | 6.761% | $174.8745 | $174.87 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.33 | 5.223% | $8.7651 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.44 | 4.414% | $180.0515 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.47 | 4.309% | $51.6017 | $51.60 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.63 | $972.3002 | $972.30 | $972.25 | $972.40 | |