| 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 | $161.92 | 5.733% | $171.2029 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.61 | 8.732% | $198.5555 | $198.56 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.94 | 7.651% | $235.6911 | $235.69 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.78 | 12.352% | $148.0575 | $148.06 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.90 | 5.431% | $156.9868 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.26 | 5.392% | $124.6366 | $124.64 | $124.65 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.69 | 3.813% | $18.3645 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.10 | $1,053.4949 | $1,053.50 | $1,053.50 | $1,053.60 | |