| 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 | $161.54 | 6.346% | $171.7913 | $171.79 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.34 | 6.441% | $83.3859 | $83.39 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.82 | 13.643% | $122.5299 | $122.53 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.66 | 3.738% | $230.983 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.56 | 8.113% | $231.9673 | $231.97 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.56 | 8.283% | $93.7298 | $93.73 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.67 | 7.660% | $192.3561 | $192.36 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.15 | $1,126.7433 | $1,126.75 | $1,126.80 | $1,126.80 | |