| 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 | $157.43 | 12.783% | $177.5543 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.70 | 5.176% | $42.8066 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.93 | 7.194% | $185.3706 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.84 | 3.252% | $178.4608 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.35 | 4.874% | $129.3621 | $129.36 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.92 | 12.177% | $130.0356 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.70 | 10.431% | $141.0204 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.87 | $984.6104 | $984.61 | $984.55 | $984.70 | |