| 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 | $160.29 | 6.694% | $171.0198 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.27 | 8.125% | $8.9419 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.76 | 3.508% | $115.6805 | $115.68 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.87 | 4.646% | $200.7843 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.53 | 7.478% | $189.7309 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.89 | 4.319% | $112.5498 | $112.55 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.49 | 11.365% | $275.6172 | $275.62 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.10 | $1,074.3244 | $1,074.32 | $1,074.35 | $1,074.20 | |