| 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 | $159.86 | 7.425% | $171.7296 | $171.73 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.57 | 12.501% | $52.3917 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.92 | 12.182% | $158.0869 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.25 | 9.448% | $249.8151 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.56 | 8.638% | $138.5786 | $138.58 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.28 | 12.673% | $110.735 | $110.74 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.55 | 7.767% | $206.4277 | $206.43 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.99 | $1,087.7646 | $1,087.78 | $1,087.85 | $1,087.70 | |