| 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 | $158.63 | 8.658% | $172.3642 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.85 | 10.138% | $214.6039 | $214.60 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.52 | 13.836% | $117.843 | $117.84 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.93 | 5.762% | $43.2884 | $43.29 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.75 | 9.288% | $175.6805 | $175.68 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.31 | 9.154% | $238.2941 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.30 | 10.513% | $172.7318 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.29 | $1,134.8059 | $1,134.79 | $1,134.85 | $1,134.80 | |