| 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 | $156.32 | 3.455% | $161.7209 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.40 | 11.128% | $51.5634 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.51 | 13.159% | $171.4472 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.54 | 5.116% | $248.6414 | $248.64 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.26 | 6.625% | $64.2522 | $64.25 | $64.25 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.46 | 8.193% | $173.6065 | $173.61 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.99 | 9.438% | $212.2988 | $212.30 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.48 | $1,083.5304 | $1,083.53 | $1,083.50 | $1,083.50 | |