| 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 | $158.78 | 8.691% | $172.5796 | $172.58 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.56 | 8.583% | $147.1951 | $147.20 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.49 | 12.718% | $96.3626 | $96.36 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.96 | 5.339% | $100.0299 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.48 | 9.308% | $103.2742 | $103.27 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.76 | 3.516% | $207.8187 | $207.82 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.61 | 12.528% | $82.8319 | $82.83 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.64 | $910.0920 | $910.09 | $910.10 | $910.10 | |