| 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 | $162.77 | 5.688% | $172.0284 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.83 | 10.804% | $154.9372 | $154.94 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.56 | 7.367% | $267.9451 | $267.95 | $267.95 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.36 | 13.405% | $144.4326 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.66 | 6.816% | $63.7264 | $63.73 | $63.75 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.49 | 6.365% | $220.6967 | $220.70 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.65 | 11.121% | $120.733 | $120.73 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.32 | $1,144.4994 | $1,144.51 | $1,144.60 | $1,144.30 | |