| 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 | $163.99 | 5.585% | $173.1488 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.35 | 10.244% | $123.8591 | $123.86 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.56 | 12.144% | $138.5651 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.38 | 7.286% | $12.2091 | $12.21 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.28 | 8.770% | $136.2671 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.50 | 9.766% | $204.7136 | $204.71 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.40 | 3.824% | $256.8606 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.46 | $1,045.6234 | $1,045.63 | $1,045.55 | $1,045.70 | |