| 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 | $156.68 | 9.767% | $171.9829 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.29 | 11.560% | $162.0855 | $162.09 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.61 | 3.397% | $201.2209 | $201.22 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.45 | 8.393% | $227.0291 | $227.03 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.70 | 5.241% | $36.5186 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.72 | 9.303% | $141.7879 | $141.79 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.85 | 10.703% | $43.0081 | $43.01 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.30 | $983.6330 | $983.64 | $983.65 | $983.60 | |