| 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 | $161.41 | 6.583% | $172.0356 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.57 | 13.577% | $39.2636 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.97 | 6.427% | $42.5389 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.49 | 13.787% | $124.5854 | $124.59 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.76 | 4.394% | $244.0314 | $244.03 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.32 | 9.535% | $211.7531 | $211.75 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.48 | 9.238% | $193.8756 | $193.88 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.00 | $1,028.0836 | $1,028.09 | $1,028.15 | $1,028.10 | |