| 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 | $229.80 | 5.810% | $243.1514 | $243.15 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.94 | 11.852% | $173.3035 | $173.30 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.89 | 10.507% | $134.697 | $134.70 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.47 | 4.485% | $25.5675 | $25.57 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.97 | 10.826% | $84.1945 | $84.19 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.87 | 5.313% | $159.9389 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.65 | 7.447% | $166.1668 | $166.17 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.59 | $987.0196 | $987.02 | $987.00 | $987.10 | |