| 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 | $156.66 | 9.316% | $171.2544 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.60 | 5.152% | $170.9772 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.53 | 5.552% | $137.777 | $137.78 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.64 | 6.505% | $122.0973 | $122.10 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.55 | 5.381% | $254.5478 | $254.55 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.40 | 6.289% | $67.3872 | $67.39 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.26 | 13.853% | $77.7161 | $77.72 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.64 | $1,001.7570 | $1,001.77 | $1,001.80 | $1,001.80 | |