| 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 | $156.49 | 8.728% | $170.1484 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.48 | 3.532% | $208.5963 | $208.60 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.84 | 6.529% | $254.4339 | $254.43 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.81 | 12.399% | $156.0211 | $156.02 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.54 | 9.709% | $115.7869 | $115.79 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.72 | 8.736% | $36.6658 | $36.67 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.47 | 5.839% | $55.5337 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.35 | $997.1861 | $997.19 | $997.20 | $997.10 | |