| 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 | $171.31 | 9.546% | $187.6633 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.55 | 11.531% | $85.377 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.44 | 13.239% | $214.52 | $214.52 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.56 | 12.683% | $89.6506 | $89.65 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.25 | 11.123% | $264.7505 | $264.75 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.98 | 3.388% | $159.1968 | $159.20 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.43 | 8.617% | $270.9234 | $270.92 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.52 | $1,272.0816 | $1,272.08 | $1,272.05 | $1,272.20 | |