| 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 | $156.95 | 9.113% | $171.2529 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.77 | 4.819% | $175.8548 | $175.85 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.25 | 6.287% | $225.5942 | $225.59 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.26 | 13.685% | $206.0654 | $206.07 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.61 | 13.256% | $205.6842 | $205.68 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.92 | 7.447% | $8.5098 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.32 | 5.578% | $29.8997 | $29.90 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.08 | $1,022.8610 | $1,022.85 | $1,022.85 | $1,023.00 | |