| 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 | $162.50 | 5.439% | $171.3384 | $171.34 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.46 | 13.638% | $100.5242 | $100.52 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.42 | 13.279% | $133.0122 | $133.01 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.37 | 9.399% | $160.1273 | $160.13 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.43 | 9.244% | $235.3443 | $235.34 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.80 | 5.800% | $197.6344 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.69 | 4.438% | $49.8065 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.67 | $1,047.7873 | $1,047.78 | $1,047.80 | $1,047.60 | |