| 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 | $164.64 | 4.270% | $171.6701 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.70 | 5.678% | $53.5787 | $53.58 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.99 | 10.783% | $47.6256 | $47.63 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.39 | 8.426% | $125.1128 | $125.11 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.97 | 3.586% | $59.0129 | $59.01 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.46 | 10.833% | $155.676 | $155.68 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.80 | 7.293% | $245.4864 | $245.49 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.95 | $858.1625 | $858.17 | $858.20 | $858.20 | |