| 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 | $157.29 | 9.511% | $172.2499 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.80 | 6.566% | $137.257 | $137.26 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.59 | 11.443% | $35.2048 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.70 | 6.531% | $104.0808 | $104.08 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.93 | 3.403% | $135.3855 | $135.39 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.25 | 3.668% | $212.7786 | $212.78 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.68 | 4.439% | $51.8853 | $51.89 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.24 | $848.8419 | $848.85 | $848.90 | $848.90 | |