| 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 | $154.91 | 10.724% | $171.5225 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.80 | 10.603% | $70.5647 | $70.56 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.73 | 10.727% | $88.2826 | $88.28 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.87 | 9.691% | $247.7591 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.53 | 9.629% | $192.4318 | $192.43 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.40 | 10.104% | $264.69 | $264.69 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.25 | 7.524% | $247.574 | $247.57 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.49 | $1,282.8247 | $1,282.81 | $1,282.80 | $1,282.90 | |